News Opinons Politics

AOC: People My Age Are Scared to Have Kids Because of Climate Crisis

On Thursday, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) told TMZ that due to the effects of climate change people her age were “stressed” about having children.

Ocasio-Cortez said, “I mean, this is our future because I think for us the stakes are so high. I’m going to live in a world that is fundamentally altered by climate change. So is Greta, so is every young person. You know, if you are pretty much under the — first of all, we’re seeing it now. Like, we’re living through this right now. We’re experiencing it right now. But especially if you are under 50 years old, if you’re under 40, 30, you know, 20, the younger you are, the more of our lives and our futures are going to be impacted by this.”


Two People Climb to the Top of Empire State Building Antenna, Fly Banner with Message
Coalition of 25 states sues Trump admin over Medicaid work rule designed to prevent fraud
Internal emails expose how July 4th bash is being derailed by Dem-run county: ‘Offensive’
Michelle Obama Went ‘Absolutely Ballistic’ and Blocked RFK Jr.’s Wife Cheryl Hines from Appearing in New Show: Report
McConnell was found ‘unconscious’ in home last month as condition remains unknown
Congressman Gets Mixed Response After Explaining Why He Disappeared for Four Months
Fox News Poll: A close Senate contest is brewing in Iowa
SEE IT: Trump rides Freedom Train to Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library ahead of grand opening
Meet the Poster Child for Why Birthright Citizenship Is Horrible: Rep. Ramirez – Born to an Illegal and Now Trashes America and Supporters Terrorists
Jayapal tells murder victims’ parents Congress has other things to do
West Coast state sheriff’s bait bike sting snares dozens of alleged thieves in just months
Mamdani walks back plan to increase NYPD headcount following DSA pressure
Road to America 250 starts with Ford: Exhibit at Union Station shows off iconic vehicles
Government watchdog targets ‘weapons of mass reproduction’ after Supreme Court ruling
Court keeps ‘Decoy Dan’ on Alaska ballot as expert warns ranked-choice system creates voter ‘traps’


She added, “Even people my age are stressed and have anxiety about having kids just because we want to make sure that we’re bringing our kids into a healthy world, into a stable future. And you shouldn’t ever have to be anxious about that. We need to be advocating for a safe future for all of us.”

Story cited here.

See also  Illegal immigrant gets eight year prison sentence for $89 million payroll tax fraud scheme
Share this article:
Share on Facebook
Facebook
Tweet about this on Twitter
Twitter