Helping to save the earth, accidentally

I am at peace with my family in Singapore dying out for a few reasons, including unintentionally helping to fight climate change

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Oops, my family in Singapore is accidentally helping to save the earth.

By dying out, by not having any more of us, we are making - by far - the biggest impact individuals can in fighting climate change. This is according to a study that identified the most effective ways people can cut their carbon emissions. At the top of its list is people having fewer children.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on October 28, 2018, with the headline Helping to save the earth, accidentally. Subscribe