Some Researchers Warn Against Exploitation of Mars and Other Places

Australian researchers are warning against humans using places like Mars and the Moon the same way that Australia was used by the British Empire. A University of Queensland research team has implied that places like Mars could become 21st-century versions of European colonies. Due to Australia's experience as an exploited British colony during the height of the British Empire's international power, some Australian scientists are worried about a more technological repeat taking place on other locations in the solar system. These scientists claim that more of an emphasis needs to be placed on sustainable practices as humans consider colonizing other locations.

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