Mars - a living new Earth

Human race jeopardizes Earth every day. We pollute the air, water, soil, we produce so much carbon dioxide that we might end up with an enormous problem of global warming (we are on the way though). Furthermore, we produce tons and tons of plastic, which is far from eco-friendly material, let alone that Earth is already overpopulated. Population density has doubled in the last five decades: from 24 people per sr. km of land area in 1961 to 59 people per sr. km of land area in 2017! Well, 21 century is a time when people started to realize what they've done, so we started to look for ways to save not only ourselves but our planet too.

"Could humans live on Mars?" or "Can we colonize Mars?" - those articles were on the fleak, due to the fact that mankind decided to turn Mars into a new living planet. Mars, as the fourth planet from the Sun, is relatively close to our planet, so it's somewhat possible to get there if we need. Also, Mars is a terrestrial planet with a thin atmosphere and it means that it's quite possible to live on it, as it at least has an atmosphere. Mars is more Earth-like than any other planet in the solar system, making it an attractive second option for the human race. Without a doubt, differences overweigh similarities, however, we are facing a human race extinction. Thus, why don't we give it a shot, right? Moreover, hopes are really high as scientists recently have founded water traces on Mars. 

Elon Musk, as both hero life-changer of our times and a founder of the SpaceX, landed his plan on colonization of Mars: "Our aspirational goal is to send our first cargo mission to Mars in 2022. The objectives for the first mission will be to confirm water resources, identify hazards, and put in place initial power, mining, and life support infrastructure." This plan definitely can't be described as modest in any way. However, Musk is literally changing the world and people's perception of life. 

Even though we might have great plans on the Red Planet, it would be violent to keep destroying the Earth. Yes, it is immensely important to have a back-up plan but we need to focus on saving our ecosystems and sustain a healthy environment for all living organisms on our planet. Let's start with recycling, new eco-friendly materials, renewable resources, please.