Here is a concise summary of the provided text:
**Title:** The Anthropocene Era: Human Impact on the Environment
**Key Points:**
1. **Geological Ages:** Humans have entered a new era, "Anthropocene," characterized by significant human impact on the environment, starting around July 16, 1945 (first nuclear test).
2. **Environmental Impact:** Human activities, especially plastic usage, have created massive pollution, including the "Great Pacific Garbage Patch" (3.5 million sq km, affecting over 700 species).
3. **Statistics:**
* 1 trillion plastic bags used/year
* 2 million plastic bags used every minute
* 250 pieces of plastic waste per person, contributing to ocean pollution
4. **Consequences:**
* Harm to marine life and the food chain
* Potential health risks for humans consuming contaminated fish
5. **Solutions:**
* **Ocean Cleanup Project:** A technological solution to collect waste in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
* **Individual Actions:**
+ Reduce plastic bag usage
+ Choose products with recyclable materials
+ Support biodegradable packaging
6. **Raising Awareness:**
* **Istanbul Biennial ("The Seventh Continent"):** An art exhibition highlighting environmental issues and the impact of human waste, symbolizing the "new continent" of plastic waste.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, numbered and in short sentences:
**Geological Ages and Human Impact**
1. The Jurassic period refers to the time after the Triassic in the Mesozoic era.
2. Humans entered the Holocene period approximately 12,000 years ago.
3. The Holocene period is characterized by significant cultural developments, art, design, and technological advancements.
4. Some scientists believe the Holocene era is now over, earlier than expected, due to human impact on geology and ecology.
5. This new era, marked by significant human influence, is called the "Anthropocene".
**The Anthropocene and Plastic Pollution**
6. The Anthropocene is believed by some to have started on July 16, 1945, with the first nuclear test, "Trinity".
7. Human activities affect the environment, exemplified by the massive production and disposal of plastics.
8. 1 trillion plastic bags are used and thrown away globally every year.
9. Over half a billion plastic bottles and nearly 5 billion straws are discarded annually.
10. At least 250 pieces of plastic waste per person enter the water system, contributing to massive ocean pollution.
**The Great Pacific Garbage Patch**
11. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch covers an area of approximately 3.5 million square kilometers.
12. This area is roughly 5 times the surface area of Turkey.
13. Most of the patch is concentrated between Hawaii and California.
14. The majority of the waste has broken down into microplastics smaller than 0.5 cm.
15. The patch threatens over 700 species, from plankton to whales.
**Consequences and Cleanup Efforts**
16. An estimated 44% of seabirds and sea turtles have plastic in their stomachs.
17. Over 1 million seabirds die annually due to plastic consumption.
18. The "Ocean Cleanup" project aims to technologically solve the Great Pacific Garbage Patch problem.
19. Their system uses a 600-meter-long, 3-meter-deep floating vehicle to collect waste.
20. At least 60 more such systems are needed to clean the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
21. Even with a fleet, only 50% of the garbage can be cleaned in 5 years.
**Awareness and Action**
22. The "Istanbul Biennial" art event raises awareness about environmental waste.
23. The event, themed "The Seventh Continent," highlights the impact of human waste on the planet.
24. 56 artists from 25 countries participated, creating over 220 works for the exhibition.