Should I Mother in a Melting World? (Elizabeth Rush)
Mother is a Question
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Motherhood and Melting Glaciers
This chapter delves into the emotional and existential reflections provoked by a trip to Antarctica, particularly in relation to motherhood and environmental concerns. It explores the tension between the desire for family and the anxieties presented by climate change, highlighting conversations among scientists about parenthood amid ecological crises. The narrative intertwines personal experiences of anticipation, fertility challenges, and the transformative journey of motherhood with urgent scientific discoveries regarding melting glaciers.
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