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A woman and a child stand on a sandy lakeshore surrounded by autumn trees and mountains; the woman points at the water while the child looks on, both bundled in warm clothes.

Climate Protection

Kids have a right to nature. Tell the UN to recognize it.

The United Nations is meeting this week to determine new targets for biodiversity, worldwide. Having Kids is petitioning the relevant parties to address the…February 27, 2020 · 1 min read

Family planning

Climate Crisis & Ecocide

Article: Ensuring Our Survival on Earth

Scientists and environmentalists commonly offer a few steps that everyday people can take to help mitigate the climate crisis: reduce your carbon footprint via…February 24, 2020 · 1 min read

male birth control

Climate Crisis & Ecocide

Better Parenting in the Age of the Climate Crisis

Kudos to Jedediah Britton-Purdy for his eloquent explanation of why he chose to have his young son, James, despite the climate crisis, as many…February 24, 2020 · 2 min read

girl inequality

Climate Protection

Beyond the Environment as Resource

The Washington Post is right to shine a light on the connection between hunting and our environment, a connection that is breaking down as…February 14, 2020 · 2 min read

A man in a suit speaks at a podium in front of a large green sign that reads Energy East Pipeline. A partial Canadian flag is visible in the background.

Climate Protection

This Man Is Threatening Our Right to Nature

Having Kids promotes our fundamental human right to nature and the sovereignty of democratic communities over economic pyramids driven by population growth, mass consumption…January 10, 2020 · 2 min read

COP25 family planning

Climate Crisis & Ecocide

COP25: Don’t Ignore the Greatest Factor in the Climate Crisis

Having Kids will be truly speaking truth to power - in the most fundamental way - at the COP25 UN Climate Conference in Madrid next month.…December 4, 2019 · 2 min read

Children and an adult stand in front of a large misting fan outdoors on a sunny day. One girl closes her eyes and enjoys the cool mist, while others wait and people sit at tables in the background.

Action Alerts & Toolkits

Deadly Heat Waves? Take Action Against Those Most Responsible

July 2019 is likely to be the hottest month ever on Earth. A heatwave is currently settled over the U.S., and it’s deadly. What’s…July 22, 2019 · 3 min read

A child's letter wonders what the world will look like when she's grown up.

Climate Protection

Kid Activist Asks Surfrider Foundation to Think of the Planet’s Future

Willow Phelps has never shied away from asking the tough questions. That's a noble trait in anyone, but Willow is only 11 years old.…July 19, 2019 · 2 min read

An older man with short gray hair, glasses, and a serious expression sits wearing a dark suit, light blue shirt, and maroon tie against a dark background.

Climate Crisis & Ecocide

He helped create the climate crisis. Tell him to make it right for kids.

The climate crisis is the biggest threat to your kid’s future. The federal government is making things worse. Ready to step up for your…July 5, 2019 · 2 min read

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Children’s Rights

Birth equity, family support, and abuse prevention.

Climate Protection

Future generations and discounted climate harm.

Animal Rights

Factory farming, human impact, and measurable protection.

Racial Equity

Inherited inequality and environmental racism.

Political Equality

Voice, power, and future voters.

Constitutional Challenge

Legal theory, institutional legitimacy, and illegal discounting.

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