Mother is a Question

Should I Mother in a Melting World? (Elizabeth Rush)

Jun 19, 2024
Elizabeth Rush, a Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer focused on climate change, shares her profound journey toward motherhood amid environmental concerns. She recounts her transformative trip to Antarctica, confronting melting glaciers and grappling with the implications of bringing new life into a fragile world. The discussion navigates the emotional turmoil of balancing personal dreams with global responsibilities. Rush reflects on the urgency of climate action, intertwining her desire for family with the stark realities of extinction and environmental decline.
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