On December, 7-19 1972, 52 years ago, the human presence in space ended.

On December 14, 1972 at 22:54:37 UTC, approximately in one day 52 years ago, the last humans left the moon. It was the last time humans ventured further than low earth orbit.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_17

In the 52 years since that date we increased atmospheric CO2 by 92 ppm. Two thirds of the atmospheric CO2 have been generated since this day.

It wasn't some clueless ancient ancestors, it was us.

From last year to this date, atmospheric CO2 ppm rose by 3 ppm, a new record rise – we are not slowing down, we are advancing the speed at which we race into a catastrophe. Last year, earth temperature was was 1.6 deg C above normal – the year we failed the 1.5 deg C goal.

There are not many animals that pee into their nest, especially if they are unable to leave it. Mankind manages to soil it's entire world.

https://www.climate.gov/news-features/understanding-climate/climate-change-atmospheric-carbon-dioxide

But corporations will not stop by themselves.
Petrostates will not stop by themselves.

We must stop them.

Now.