Australia should have a one-child policy, says lobby group | The Daily Telegraph
AUSTRALIA should consider having a one-child policy to protect the planet, an environmental lobby group said.
Sustainable Population Australia said slashing population was the only way to avoid "environmental suicide".
National president Sandra Kanck wants Australia's population of almost 22 million reduced to seven million to tackle climate change.
And restricting each couple to one baby, as China does, was "one way of assisting to reduce the population".
"It's something we need to throw into the mix," the former Democrats parliamentarian said.
I'm curious do you agree with these ideas?
ReplyDeleteThank you for the comment.
ReplyDeleteTo be honest, it is tough question to answer. Anyway, in my opinion, the policy, for sure, may be useful to reduce the population, but it can't solve the environmental problems we are facing now. One-child policy may create other problems for people who have certain belief that family planning program is against God.
Anyway, I believe population reduction is not simply a solution. Our daily action which adopt environmental-friendly principle, may be more useful and effective in giving a significant impact to protect our only earth. Maybe, we can contribute to fixing the problems by starting to be a green in everything. For example, trying not to use plastic bags, limiting the use of paper, cycling than driving, etc.....what do you think, anyway?