Climate change is at the forefront of many minds as states across the country, including New York, continue to experience unprecedented extreme weather. In New York this summer, we've gone from weeks-long heat waves to a record number of tornados passing through in July alone. One local Ulster County group of mothers (and others) have decided to do something about their climate concerns in the name of their children.
Climate Change's Impact on Parenthood A 2024 study conducted by The Lancet Planet Health found that roughly 36% of Americans between the ages of 16 and 25 are concerned about having children on the sole basis of rapid climate change. Local mother Monica Ayres shared her feelings as a mother who is concerned about climate change. "I have felt climate dread and anxiety for years, and the fears worsened once I had children.
" To address these fears and do something about it, Monica connected with the group Mothers Out Front. Mothers Out Front in the Hudson Valley Mothers Out Front is a national movement created by Mothers who come together in the name of climate, racial, and social justice issues. The focus for the latest chapter in Kingston is to, "preserve a livable climate for all children.
" Monica, one of the now leaders of the Kingston chapter, explained, "We strive to create a future in which all residents thrive in a healthy, just, and climate-resilient community." The first climate-resilient step this Kingston chapter is tackling is to assist in the transitio.