Global News Podcast China to end foreign adoptions
Sep 6, 2024
China is halting foreign adoptions, leaving many hopeful families in limbo. The podcast also dives into the alarming rise of sextortion cases. Listeners will learn about the unexpected link between declining bat populations and rising child mortality rates in the U.S. as insecticides increase. Personal stories shine through, from the struggles of journalists in conflict zones to the inspiring journey of Noemi Alphonse, a wheelchair racing champion. A humorous incident involving a sneeze rounds out the mix of serious and lighthearted topics.
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China Ends Adoptions
- China is ending international adoptions after 150,000 children went overseas.
- This follows a shift in China's attitude towards children after ending the one-child policy.
Adoption Success?
- Mickey Bristow witnessed both happy adoptive parents and orphaned girls in China.
- He questions the overall success of the adoption policy due to these contrasting experiences.
Bat Decline and Infant Mortality
- A decline in the US bat population led to increased insecticide use and infant mortality.
- This demonstrates how biodiversity loss can have severe, unforeseen human consequences.