As earth runs out of natural resources, we have started to look to space for solutions. However, some people argue that this is the wrong thing to do, and instead we should look for alternative solutions here on earth. To what extent do you agree with them? What alternatives might there be to exploiting space for natural resources

In the

last

century , billions of dollars have been spent on

space

research. While some people argue that it is the need of the hour due to the consumption of

earth

's

resources

, others believe that

this

money is squandered and should be spent on finding alternative power sources on

earth

.

This

essay will discuss, why I agree with the latter and in my view ,finding

resources

on the globe is more practical. Those who advocate

space

search point out not only the extent of damage done due to the extraction of natural fuels but

also

the consequences of global warming on the whole planet. Indeed, many believe that it is essential to find another planet nearby so that our species could mine its reserves and if needed may colonize or migrate there as well. In America,

for instance

, research on Mars has been started for

this

reason and they claim promising results.

Hence

, the future of mankind depends on

such

a discovery. Others,

however

, myself included, do not support

this

ongoing search of

resources

in

space

. Indeed, in the

last

few decades, millions of dollars were wasted on sending rovers, astronauts and rockets into the galaxy and the results have been negligible. If the same money has been spent

instead

on mining the alternative

resources

on the

earth

our lives would be much better. An important point to consider is that nuclear technology is a better alternative to satisfy the world's rocketing demand for power. As it is a sustainable source of energy and

further

research is needed in

this

sector.

Hence

, if alternatives

such

as nuclear energy could become more feasible on the planet the need for

space

exploration for the same reason would be unnecessary. To conclude, humanity's thirst for knowledge and expedition is unquenchable. It is time,

however

, for governments to take responsibility for the real duties on

earth

for the improvement of mankind

instead

of exploring

space

for the inevitable future.