Why I study Earth sciences

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Published: Jul 10, 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4401/ag-5635
Keywords:
Anthropocene, Geoengineering, Student, Environmental change

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Edoardo Borgomeo
South Kensington Campus, Imperial College London, London

Abstract

I present here the reasons why I chose to pursue a University degree in Earth sciences. Although this topic might at first seem unrelated to geoethics, it is somehow connected to it. I will show how my decision to study Earth sciences was influenced by geoethical considerations, even though I did not consider them as such when I made my decision. My choice is explained using four representative words: ‘wonder’, ‘environment’, ‘system’ and ‘Anthropocene’. The idea of Anthropocene is discussed in detail because of its relevance to geoethics.

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How to Cite
Borgomeo, E. (2012) “Why I study Earth sciences”, Annals of Geophysics, 55(3). doi: 10.4401/ag-5635.
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Vol. 55 No. 3 (2012): Geoethics and geological culture. Reflections from the Geoitalia Conference 2011
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1. GEOETHICS AND GEOLOGICAL CULTURE: METHODS, GOALS AND VALUES ABLE TO INFLUENCE SOCIETY

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