Couples want children - but worry what future those children might have

Are extreme climate events influencing people's decision to have children? Over recent years, Australia has experienced its hottest year on record and some of the worst floods in the nation's history, which triggered catastrophic emergencies. Australian researchers have been exploring the issue throughout 2022 in a first-of-its-kind study.

Are climate worries discouraging prospective parents? Source: Getty / Yuji Ozeki/Getty Images

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