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I have a theory about that (well, it's not MY theory because the author of "Red Mars" depicted a future where this was a huge controversy) IN the novel Red Mars, one of the first female scientists that goes to the planet during colonization is firmly opposed to terraformation because she wants to protect native Martian life and wants the planet to stay pristine. If the planet is BELIEVED to be completely sterile, then it will be easier to argue in favor of terraformation (which may destroy nativ…