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The people choosing not to have kids because of climate change

The people choosing not to have kids because of climate change

As global temperatures continue to race past previously acceptably levels, Millennials are grappling with the question: ‘Can I promise my child a future?’

Lucy DeanWealth reporter

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For years, Estrelia Diaz has been told: “Just wait – you’ll change your mind about having kids.”

She can still travel the world with kids, she’s been told. She’s also been told that children will add so much to her life and that at some point, that fabled maternal instinct will kick in, and that will be that.

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Lucy Dean
Lucy DeanWealth reporterLucy Dean writes about wealth management, personal finance, lifestyle and leisure, based in The Australian Financial Review's Sydney newsroom. Connect with Lucy on Twitter. Email Lucy at l.dean@afr.com

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