Welcome to the Anthropocene. (April 17, 2012)

The 2009 recipient of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences Elinor Ostrom notes: "The Anthropocene changes our relationship with the planet; we have a new responsibility – and we need to determine how to meet that responsibility."

Professor Ostrom was also chief scientific advisor to the recent "Planet Under Pressure" conference held in London, March 26-29 2012.

Clicking on the graphic below takes you to an arresting 3½ minute video which introduces you to the epoch of the Anthropocene.

It's worth viewing Full Screen.