'We all live in a watershed': How the Anthropocene is changing the elements — and us

'We all live in a watershed': How the Anthropocene is changing the elements — and us

Renowned author Robert Macfarlane has described his work as being about the relationship between landscape and the human heart. As part of a series on the elements in the Anthropocene, Macfarlane talks about how place moulds the mind and how language gives form and meaning to landscape.

Anthropocene: The Human Epoch

Anthropocene: The Human Epoch is an outstanding resource for courses in environmental science, geography, geology, sustainability, climate studies, ecology, and environmental ethics. Through breathtaking cinematography and a global survey of industrial landscapes, the documentary encourages students to examine humanity's impact on Earth's ecosystems from both scientific and artistic perspectives. It also lends itself well to discussions in anthr…