Scientists Issue Warning over Potential Hazard Lurking in 'Technosphere'
Researchers from the University of Groningen in the Netherlands examined a recent period of 25 years and determined that billions of tons of carbon from dirty fuels had been converted into long-lasting forms — things like building materials, household items, and electronics. All of this stuff made by humans has been referred to as the 'technosphere'.
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