Teens Say They Will Not Have Children When Older Due To Climate Change, According to New Study

By Douglas McIntyre  •  May 3, 2025

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, highlights a new study showing that around 20% of teens aged 16 to 18 are choosing not to have children due to concerns over climate change. These young people fear that by 2050–2060, the world may become far less livable, with predictions of rising seas and extreme environmental degradation influencing their life decisions.

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