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In recent years, a significant emphasis in terms of scientific research has been put on exploring outer space. In 2021 a handful of billionaires such as Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Richard Branson spent time and resources blasting into space. A decision highly scrutinised by the public, with a  survey  revealing that more than 3/4 of people in the UK believe these wealthy individuals "should focus their resources on problems facing Earth, like climate change, before space travel."  Make no mistake, numerous benefits come with the exploration of space, and it holds great significance in terms of the continuation of human life. Space has not only bolstered our technology and understanding of our habitat but has also aided in correlating peaceful alliances amid nations. The advancement in technology has enabled us to further our knowledge and eliminate various obstacles in our daily lives.  We can thank NASA  for important technology such as precision GPS, camera ph...

A cold reality has been revealed. As humans and the dominating species of the world, we experience many luxuries that other species cannot, simply due to our intelligence. For example, we can roam many parts of the world freely due to us destroying the natural order that is the wilderness and making places suitable for human life to thrive. In place of forests and natural greenery, we now have concrete jungles we call cities. It is a wonderful thing to see how far humans have come since the stone ages but at what cost? Moderation doesn't seem to exist when greed takes over. Humans have already cleared half of the world's rainforests and we have driven many species to extinction. These animals are gone forever and never coming back. Climate change and habitual destruction are both consequences of our doing which is leading to our planet's demise.  When explaining the severity of the situation in his documentary: A Life on Our Planet, David Attenborough said, "We rely en...