Lecture by Elizabeth Kolbert, American journalist and writer, delivered at the ceremony of the 4th Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication on March 30, 2023.
In this lecture, she offers an in-depth perspective on the current geological era shaped by human influence on the planet. Kolbert explains how activities such as industrialization, the intensive use of fossil fuels, and the alteration of ecosystems have defined a new chapter in Earth’s history—one in which the human footprint is detectable in geological layers, biogeochemical cycles, and global climate patterns. Through concrete examples, she examines the implications of this transformation for biodiversity, the climate, and everyday life, and reflects on the collective responsibility to understand and respond to the changes we are imposing on the Earth system. Her talk combines scientific rigor with an accessible n
Lecture by Elizabeth Kolbert, American journalist and writer, delivered at the ceremony of the 4th Biophilia Award for Environmental Communication on March 30, 2023.
In this lecture, she offers an in-depth perspective on the current geological era shaped by human influence on the planet. Kolbert explains how activities such as industrialization, the intensive use of fossil fuels, and the alteration of ecosystems have defined a new chapter in Earth’s history—one in which the human footprint is detectable in geological layers, biogeochemical cycles, and global climate patterns. Through concrete examples, she examines the implications of this transformation for biodiversity, the climate, and everyday life, and reflects on the collective responsibility to understand and respond to the changes we are imposing on the Earth system. Her talk combines scientific rigor with an accessible narrative to underscore the urgency of rethinking our relationship with nature and guiding action to address the challenges of the Anthropocene with awareness and hope.
