Sociology graduate student Emily Ernst has coauthored a paper titled "In-Conceivable Futures: Climate Change and Reproductive Decision Making Among Childfree North Americans" in Social Currents. The study explores how individuals in North America navigate reproductive decisions amidst the climate crisis, focusing on those who have chosen to remain childfree. The research highlights the ethical dilemmas faced by these individuals, including concerns about the future climate apocalypse and societal pressures, particularly for women. Ultimately, the paper underscores that motivations for choosing a childfree life are rooted in love, environmental responsibility, and a desire to channel energies into activism and alternative caregiving.
The full paper is available online.
