Billions of dollars are being wasted each year on space research. The money could be better used to improve conditions on earth. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the statement?

In recent years, investors and governments around the world are investing a lot of money in space-related studies. In my humble opinion, these

billions

could be used to better conditions on earth.

This

essay will discuss

this

view and give reasons for that effect.

To begin

with, a lot of

billions

could be invested in renewable sources of energy. Wind and solar power,

for instance

, are renewable and friendly to the environment. These sources will go a long way in addressing environmental pollution caused by burning fossil fuels.

For example

, recently, the government of Kenya invested

billions

of shillings in putting up wind power farms in Longayalani. It is believed that it will supply clean energy to thousands of households and industrial premises in our country and beyond.

Furthermore

, governments and investors could use their

billions

in the invention of environmental-friendly items like machines and vehicles. Tesla is a good example of companies manufacturing electric cars. Other private and government institutions should spend their cash on

such

projects that will reduce the consumption of oil products

thus

reducing environmental problems the world is grappling with at the moment. In my view, the causes and major environmental issues are not on space. They are,

however

, on earth.

For instance

, deforestation, poaching and release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere occur here.

Therefore

, money should be directed toward research and campaigns that will address

such

challenges. To summarize, we need to invest heavily in courses that will address environmental issues that affect the world right now. Investors can invest in environmental-friendly products whereas governments should venture into infrastructural projects.