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Landfills reveal humanity's lasting impact on Earth, cementing the Anthropocene epoch.

The Anthropocene Review
Why landfill deposits are a distinguishing feature of the Anthropocene
Magdalena Daria Vaverková, Eugeniusz Koda

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Landfill deposits play a significant role in defining the Anthropocene epoch. They contribute to changes in biodiversity, climate, and the Earth's surface. Waste landfills can be used as evidence to confirm the existence of this new geological era.