There are a lot of factors that go into the decision to have kids. Creeping up on that list is climate change. In the first episode of season 2, we’re diving into this tough topic with the help of community stories, data, and professional research from Dr. Jade Sasser.

On this episode, you’ll hear:

• How the climate crisis has impacted our community’s choice to have (or not have) kids.
• How population growth affects the climate crisis.
• The emissions of babies.
• How to talk to your family about how the climate crisis is affecting your decision.
• Dr. Jade Sasser’s research perspective on how people have answered the kid question over time.
• The overpopulation debunked.
• Resources to navigate the decision to have kids in a climate crisis.

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Episode Credits

• Listener contributions: Amea Wadsworth, Elisabeth, Federica, Liv, Roxana Martínez Arrambide, Sare, Tiffany
• Featuring: Dr. Jade Sasser and Sanchali Seth Pal‍
• Editing and engineer: Evan Goodchild‍
• Hosting and production: Katelan Cunningham

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Trying to live more sustainably? Looking for motivation to keep at it? If you’re looking for personal stories, practical tips for sustainable living, a weekly dose of climate optimism, or you just want to feel in community with others, this is the show for you.

Every Wednesday, hear how listeners around the world take action every to combat climate change and create the kind of world they want to live in. We'll get expert answers to your burning climate questions and calculate the potential carbon impact of collective action.

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