"Unveiling Humanity's Lunar Legacy: From Trash to Cultural Clash"

The rapid development of space exploration and plans for resource extraction on the moon have led to concerns about the environmental impact, with NASA estimating over 500,000 pounds of human garbage already littering the lunar surface. Researchers are advocating for the recognition of a "lunar Anthropocene" to highlight the significant human impact on the moon, similar to the impact seen on Earth. They argue that the exploitation of resources and increasing space missions could lead to habitat destruction on the moon, emphasizing the need for responsible and sustainable practices in space exploration.