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EVIDENCE SOURCES

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the PROs, CONs, and UNSURE evidence for each topic

004. We should colonize Mars in case the earth becomes uninhabitable

  1. 1. Pro: Colonizing Mars provides a backup plan for humanity in the event of catastrophic events on Earth.
    NASA: [Mars Exploration]
    https://science.nasa.gov/planetary-science/programs/mars-exploration/future-plan-2023-2043/
  2. 2. Con: The technological, financial, and ethical challenges of colonizing Mars make it an impractical solution for addressing Earth’s problems.
    The Atlantic: [Challenges of Mars Colonization]
    https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2018/10/colonizing-mars/573448/
  3. 3. Unsure: The feasibility and timeline of Mars colonization depend on advancements in space travel and life-support technologies.
    SpaceX: [Mars Mission]
    https://www.spacex.com/humanspaceflight/mars/
  4. 4. Pro: Establishing a human presence on Mars could drive technological innovation and inspire global cooperation.
    Source: National Geographic: [Mars Colonization]
    https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/elon-musk-spacex-exploring-mars-planets-space-science
  5. 5. Con: Focusing on Mars colonization may divert resources and attention from solving pressing issues on Earth.
    The Guardian: [Earth vs. Mars]
    https://www.discovermagazine.com/environment/efforts-to-colonize-mars-could-have-a-negative-impact-on-global-health
  6. 6. Unsure: The potential benefits and risks of Mars colonization need thorough evaluation before making it a priority.
    MIT Technology Review: [Mars Colony Risks]
    https://news.mit.edu/2022/moxie-oxygen-mars-0831
  7. 7. Pro: Mars colonization can help ensure the survival of the human species in the long term.
    The Planetary Society: [Why Mars]
    https://www.planetary.org/articles/challenges-facing-the-human-exploration-of-mars
  8. 8. Con: The harsh environment of Mars presents significant challenges to sustaining human life.
    Scientific American: [Life on Mars Challenges]
    https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-ethics-of-sending-humans-to-mars/
  9. 9. Unsure: The success of Mars colonization initiatives will depend on international collaboration and long-term commitment.
    European Space Agency (ESA): [Mars Exploration]
    https://www.esa.int/Science_Exploration/Human_and_Robotic_Exploration/Exploration/ExoMars/Europe_s_Mars_exploration