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The Urgency of Cosmic Discovery and Climate Challenges
This chapter explores public interest in extraterrestrial life and how perceptions on space exploration could influence funding and urgency for science. It highlights the interconnectedness of solar evolution, atmospheric changes, and climate challenges facing Earth, emphasizing the eventual extinction of life due to CO2 depletion. The discussion stresses the need for effective solutions to climate issues and critiques the limitations of current technology and monetary investments in reversing environmental damage.