A new chapter in Earth's history

1 big thing

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🗓️ 11 July 2023

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Humans have changed the Earth in such profound ways that scientists are announcing that the Earth has entered a new chapter: The Anthropocene Epoch. Plus, why corporate America is worried about the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action for universities. And, why today is one of the biggest shopping days of the year. Guests: Axios’ Alison Snyder, Emily Peck and Kelly Tyko. Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Fonda Mwangi, Robin Linn and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893. Go deeper: Scientists advance their case for defining a new chapter in Earth's history Why companies should worry about the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling Why Tuesday is one of the biggest deal days of the year Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Sometimes running a business can feel like cycling uphill, with square wheels!
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0:15.0	So you can stay one step ahead.
0:18.0	Soon it'll feel more like freewheeling downhill.
0:21.0	On a tandem!
0:23.0	With a messer on the back.
0:25.0	Oh, that's nice.
0:26.0	Search zero with an ace.
0:28.0	Because healthy business is beautiful business.
0:33.0	Good morning.
0:34.0	Welcome to Axios today.
0:35.0	It's Tuesday, July 11th.
0:37.0	I'm Nala Boudou.
0:38.0	Here's what we're covering.
0:39.0	White corporate America is worried about the Supreme Court decision on affirmative action for universities.
0:44.0	Plus, white today is one of the biggest shopping days of the year.
0:48.0	But first, scientists say the Earth has entered a new era.
0:52.0	That's our one big thing.
0:57.0	Humans have changed the Earth in such profound ways that today scientists are announcing what they think is the key piece of evidence
1:04.0	that the Earth is entering a new geological chapter, the Anthropocene.
1:09.0	The Anthropocene period is meant to provide scientists a new reference point for understanding the Earth's history and where it's headed, especially when it comes to climate change.
1:18.0	Axios managing editor Alison Snyder is here with more.
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