Jan Zalasiewicz

Jan Zalasiewicz

scientist United Kingdom

Professor Jan Zalasiewicz is a prominent geologist and a leading advocate for recognizing the Anthropocene as a new geological epoch. He contributes to the understanding of how human activities, particularly the abundance of synthetic materials and their fossilization potential, shape the Earth's geological narrative. Along with Sarah Gabbott, he co-authored 'Discarded,' which examines the lasting imprint of humanity on the planet.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
148,398
Power
9,415$
Sentiment
7.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
United States 2 7.50 0.04% +0% 331,002,651 148,398 $21,000,000 9,415$
Totals 2 331,002,651 148,398 $21,000,000 9,415$
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Recent Mentions

United States United States: Jan Zalasiewicz is a paleontologist at the UK’s University of Leicester who co-authored a book on technofossils. 7

CNN: See the surprising technofossils humanity may leave behind

United States United States: I’m also a paleontologist, and I’m involved in this idea of the Anthropocene. 8

CNN: ‘Technofossils’: How cheap clothes, plastics and phones will become humanity’s legacy

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Prof Jan Zalasiewicz is a geologist and a leading proponent of the Anthropocene as a new geological epoch. 8

The Guardian: Plastic bags and chicken bones: the fossils scientists believe will become our eternal legacy | Palaeontology