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Can the Moon be a person? As lunar mining looms, a change of perspective could protect Earth’s ancient companion – The Conversation AU
When it comes to managing the tussle for resources on the Moon, we might take lessons from New Zealand environmental law and TikTok ‘witches’.
Everyone is planning to return to the Moon. At least 10 missions by half a dozen nations are scheduled before the end of 2021, and thats only the beginning.
Even though there are international treaties governing outer space, ambiguity remains about how individuals, nations and corporations can use lunar resources.
In all of this, the Moon is seen as an inert object with no value in its own right.
But should we treat this celestial object, which has been part of the culture of every hominin …
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