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Erle Ellis

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Exploring the ecology of an increasingly human planet. Prof. Geography & Environmental Systems, UMBC Anthromes, Anthroecology & Anthropocene https://anthroecology.org/people/ellis/

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Erle Christopher Ellis is an American environmental scientist. Ellis's work investigates the causes and consequences of long-term ecological changes caused by humans at local to global scales, including those related to the Anthropocene. As of 2015 he is a professor of Geography and Environmental Systems at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County where he directs the Laboratory for Anthroecology. .. more

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Erle Ellis @erleellis.bsky.social · 14d

Redefine how the world measures progress!
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Join the Global Expert Consultation to develop
The Nature Relationship Index (NRI) @undp.org

<15 mins to make a difference
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> Deadline: Oct 15, 2025
> Background: rdcu.be/etpiQ

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Erle Ellis @erleellis.bsky.social · 15h

Could definitely use another pint!

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Humanities & Social Sciences @hss.springernature.com · 17h

🔍 Behind the Paper: 'How to build a better future for people and nature'. 🌏 Our @natureportfolio.nature.com perspective offers a new approach to motivate nations to create a future where people can thrive together with the entire world. 🔗Read more here: bit.ly/42A5wzv. @erleellis.bsky.social

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Erle Ellis @erleellis.bsky.social · 1d

"Planet has entered a ‘new reality’ as it hits its first climate tipping point"
media> www.cnn.com/2025/10/13/c...
science> www.nature.com/articles/d41... #Anthropocene

The planet has entered a ‘new reality’ as it hits its first climate tipping point, report finds | CNN

The widespread death of coral reefs is the first in a series of catastrophic and potentially irreversible tipping points the world may hit, according to a landmark report produced by 160 scientists ac...

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Erle Ellis @erleellis.bsky.social · 1d

Last Call for Expert Advice to shape the Nature Relationship Index (NRI)...
👉 anu.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
🔥Deadline October 15!
> Background: rdcu.be/etpiQ

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Hannah Ritchie @hannahritchie.bsky.social · 1d

On November 4th I'll be in London at the How To Academy, discussing and answering question about solutions to climate change, and how they stack up.

If you're interested in coming along, you can find details here:
howtoacademy.com/events/how-t...

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Erle Ellis @erleellis.bsky.social · 6d

Anthropocene Canceled? 🚯 @ecosocialism1.bsky.social
monthlyreview.org/articles/has...
>>> Of course NOT <<<
The evidence speaks for itself.
No geologists, epochs or hype required.
theconversation.com/the-anthropo... 🌍⚒️🌐🧪

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Erle Ellis @erleellis.bsky.social · 7d

Human transformation of past terrestrial ecosystems @natrevbiodiv.nature.com #anthromes 🌍🌐
doi.org/10.1038/s443...

Human transformation of past terrestrial ecosystems - Nature Reviews Biodiversity

Human actions have shaped ecosystems for thousands of years, and have profound effects on biodiversity and environmental processes. This Review explores the ways that humans have modified past ecosystems and the methods available for researchers to study these changes, as well as indicating how understanding historic change can inform conservation strategies.

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Erle Ellis @erleellis.bsky.social · 7d

We need advice from @ipbes.net @futureearth.bsky.social @esgproject.bsky.social @worldresources.bsky.social @unep.org

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Erle Ellis @erleellis.bsky.social · 7d

Help build a better future for people and nature
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communities.springernature.com/posts/how-to...

How to build a better future for people and nature

The Nature Relationship Index (NRI) redefines progress by measuring the contributions of nations to creating a better future for life on Earth. Your expert advice can help to improve it.

communities.springernature.com

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Erle Ellis @erleellis.bsky.social · 7d

you don't need a geologist to know which way the Anthropocene goes

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Rebecca Brennan @rebeccabrennan.bsky.social · 7d

Happy publication day to Melissa Leach & James Fairhead for 'Naturekind'! It introduces a new paradigm for human & nonhuman communication from @princetonupress.bsky.social

Innovative & provocative, as reviewer @erleellis.bsky.social says,"nature is talking, & people need to listen"
bit.ly/4mYPQgB

Naturekind

A new paradigm that integrates human and nonhuman communication and culture

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · 7d

News that shocks no one: Carbon offsets do nothing for climate.

Carbon offsets fail to cut global heating due to ‘intractable’ systemic problems, study says

Analysis of 25 years of evidence shows most schemes are poor quality and fail to lower emissions

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Erle Ellis @erleellis.bsky.social · 8d

Do not forget that the Anthropocene epoch proposal was soundly rejected by geologists- for good reasons… theconversation.com/the-anthropo...

The Anthropocene is not an epoch − but the age of humans is most definitely underway

Scientists have been debating the start of the Anthropocene Epoch for 15 years. I was part of those discussions, and I agree with the vote rejecting it.

theconversation.com

Erle Ellis @erleellis.bsky.social · 12d

Rewilding gets real.
#NoPanaceas #Anthropocene

Markus Eichhorn @markuseichhorn.bsky.social · 12d

Trophic rewilding depends on the assumption that replacing lost megafauna with alternative species can generate similar benefits. This new review by Bescond-Michel et al. challenges that belief. 🌏🌐🧪

Harms of introduced large herbivores outweigh benefits to native biodiversity - Nature Communications

Using impact assessment frameworks, this study shows that the introduction of large mammalian herbivores outside their native range has predominantly caused negative impacts on native biodiversity globally. The authors advise caution regarding their further intentional introduction for conservation purposes.

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Reposted by Tobias Kuemmerle, Erle C. Ellis, Jonathan Lenoir , and 2 more Tobias Kuemmerle, Erle C. Ellis, Jonathan Lenoir, Julie L. Lockwood, Stephen D. Murphy

Markus Eichhorn @markuseichhorn.bsky.social · 12d

Harms of introduced large herbivores outweigh benefits to native biodiversity - Nature Communications

www.nature.com

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