Save the Planet: Have Fewer Kids

[Chris_]

Save the Planet: Have Fewer Kids

For people who are looking for ways to reduce their "carbon footprint," here's one radical idea that could have a big long-term impact, some scientists say: Have fewer kids.

A study by statisticians at Oregon State University concluded that in the United States, the carbon legacy and greenhouse gas impact of an extra child is almost 20 times more important than some of the other environment-friendly practices people might employ during their entire lives - things like driving a high mileage car, recycling, or using energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs.

"In discussions about climate change, we tend to focus on the carbon emissions of an individual over his or her lifetime," said study team member Paul Murtaugh. "Those are important issues and it's essential that they should be considered. But an added challenge facing us is continuing population growth and increasing global consumption of resources."

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Other offbeat environmental impacts have been in the news recently:

One 2007 study found that divorce squanders resources, because people who once shared resources such as energy now use twice as much under two roofs.

The current obesity epidemic may also be hurting the climate, because food production is a major contributor to global warming. 

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That's it.  Liberals shoud not breed. 

[thundley4]

It would help even more if the miserable ones just euthanized themselves.  That would be most of the inhabitants of Skin's Island.

[DumbAss Tanker]

What's the point of trying to bale with a teacup when the rest of the idiots in the boat are trying to shoot holes in it with a 12-guage?

[JohnnyReb]

What's the point of trying to bale with a teacup when the rest of the idiots in the boat are trying to shoot holes in it with a 12-guage?

...and the liberal answer is:The government should fund more teacups.....or pass more gun control laws.

[DumbAss Tanker]

...and the liberal answer is:The government should fund more teacups.....or pass more gun control laws.

Screw that, if it came down to it, I'd be for kicking the other bastards who are most actively engaged in making the problem worse over the side.

[JohnnyReb]

Screw that, if it came down to it, I'd be for kicking the other bastards who are most actively engaged in making the problem worse over the side.

You are far to practical to ever fit in this DUmmie world......good for you.