Scientists have chosen the bottom of Crawford Lake in Ontario as the "golden spike" to mark the start of the Proposed Anthropocene Epoch, a new geological epoch that recognizes the significant impact humans have had on the Earth. The lake was chosen because it provides evidence of human-induced changes to the planet, such as climate change and biodiversity loss. The Anthropocene Working Group, a group of scientists, made the announcement at a media conference in Berlin. The International Commission on Stratigraphy will ultimately decide whether to officially recognize the Anthropocene epoch.

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