Dr. Soren Brothers, Assistant Professor in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto, was featured on a recent episode of Curious Campus. His research explores the effects of climate change on lakes and how shifts in aquatic ecosystems contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.

The discussion revolves around Dr. Brothers’ article, A Meal to Ameliorate the Anthropocene. He explains the concept of the Anthropocene, a proposed geological epoch that marks the period when human activities have significantly altered Earth’s systems, such as climate and hydrology. Scientists argue that if geologists in the distant future examined today’s geological records, they would notice a distinct shift caused by human influence.

Listen to the full episode here to learn more about Dr. Brothers’ work.