Here was a very interesting article. Apparently, I thought there was no connection between contraception and global warming but once I started reading this article it made more sense and became clear. If contraception is available to women this will slow the population down through better family planning which would mean huge reductions in carbon dioxide emissions. If the world's population leveled off at 8 billion by 2050 instead of reaching the projected 9 billion, this would reduce C02 emissions by more than if global deforestation were completely eliminated! Of course, is it realistic to think that contraception will be available to all women? Population is associated with sensitive issues like sexuality, contraception, abortion, migration, and religion. Increasing women's reproductive rights should be at the heart of the climate discussion as the role of women is largely ignored in the political and public debates that address the challenge. I think it is an interesting proposal and I can see how the population can benefit from it.
Link to site: http://www.worldwatch.org/Better+Access+to+Contraception+Could+Slow+Global+Warming
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