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A fifth of female climate scientists who responded to Guardian survey said they had opted to have no or fewer children

Ihad the hormonal urges,” said Prof Camille Parmesan, a leading climate scientist based in France. “Oh my gosh, it was very strong. But it was: ‘Do I really want to bring a child into this world that we’re creating?’ Even 30 years ago, it was very clear the world was going to hell in a handbasket. I’m 62 now and I’m actually really glad I did not have children.”

Parmesan is not alone. An exclusive Guardian survey has found that almost a fifth of the female climate experts who responded have chosen to have no children, or fewer children, due to the environmental crises afflicting the world.

An Indian scientist who chose to be anonymous decided to adopt rather than have children of her own. “There are too many children in India who do not get a fair chance and we can offer that to someone who is already born,” she said. “We are not so special that our genes need to be transmitted: values matter more.

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[-] RagingRobot@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

People are just so down on the world they want to crush all hope and joy for others too. In the long run I think people will be fine. The other planet's residents probably not so much. But people will adapt. I'd rather experience life than worry too much about what I can't solve.

I have kids too and seeing them experience joy and happiness is super rewarding. All you worry warts are just going to miss out.

[-] AA5B@lemmy.world 6 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

People in developed countries will be fine. As long as you’re narcissistic enough to only look close by, we’re good to go!

Seriously though, definitely not my line of thinking and I’m very happy I had kids. There are many problems in the world and climate is just one of them. De-population of developed countries is another: we’ve started a population bomb that on 50 years will destabilize society as developed countries suddenly shrink. People are not only the cause of most of the worlds problems, they’re also the solution

Anyway, having kids is a personal choice, regardless of the world careening from one potential catastrophe to the next.

[-] otp@sh.itjust.works 1 points 6 months ago

The other planet's residents probably not so much.

Which other planet? Lol

Is there some plan to invade an alien world? Maybe that'll be our solution, huh?

[-] RagingRobot@lemmy.world 2 points 6 months ago

Other residents of this planet

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