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Donna Lu
Climate, environment and science assistant editor at Guardian Australia with expertise in reporting on climate impacts and public attitudes, who discusses how the climate crisis influences decisions about having children.
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Jan 12, 2026
• 17min
The anxiety of having kids in a climate crisis
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Join Donna Lu, climate expert and assistant editor at Guardian Australia, as she shares her personal struggles with the idea of motherhood amidst a climate crisis. Donna reveals that over 40% of women in Australia share this hesitation. She discusses the unique pressures women face and how personal choices intersect with the responsibilities of major polluters. The conversation also touches on political divides in parental concerns and how societal identities shape beliefs about climate change. A heartfelt exploration of hope and anxiety in uncertain times.
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