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Our power over biosphere is currently quite immense, our power over geosphere is practically nil
by mcmoor 3y ago
Our power over biosphere is currently quite immense, our power over geosphere is practically nil
- adolph 3y agoFor me, the term “power” denotes a combination of will and capability. The human impact on the biosphere often seems less than intentional, more bull in a china shop than ship’s captain. But to agree, human impact on geological features is much more limited than biological ones. I can thing of just a few with very localized effects: * water wells :: subsidence * fracking :: small earthquakes
- ethbr1 3y agoWe've eradicated insect life and deforested large swaths of the planet pretty effectively and intentionally.