Are Children Bad for the Environment?
Procreation is viewed as a private choice that should not be scrutinized. But the choice affects others and warrants moral reflection.
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Procreation is viewed as a private choice that should not be scrutinized. But the choice affects others and warrants moral reflection.
Reproduction occupies the messy conceptual space between not being essential for health or survival but also being more important than a frivolous joyride.
You can donate to environmental charities and even purchase carbon offsets, but not having an additional child typically has a much greater impact.
You can donate to environmental charities and even purchase carbon offsets, but not having an additional child typically has a much greater impact.
Couples are hesitant to have a kid because they are concerned about the state of the environment. Read more here.