A Guardian survey of 97 female climate scientists shows that one in five have chosen to have fewer children – or none at all – because of…grim climate change projections!

Most reached this absurd decision years or even decades earlier, when the fear of “rising temperatures” and “extreme weather” were fashionable ideas as they are now.

The scientists cite two main reasons: they do not want to increase pressure on the environment through population growth, and they fear exposing children to a future marked by severe climate impacts.

French climate expert Camille Parmesan decided against having children 30 years ago and remains glad she did…

A scientist from Trinidad and Tobago limited her family to one child after weighing the threats facing small island nations.

Brazilian oceanographer Regina Rodrigues and others pointed to early experiences of environmental damage and resource scarcity as decisive factors.

German researcher Lisa Schipper, who had a daughter in 2013, now expresses growing anxiety about her child’s prospects.

An Indian scientist chose adoption instead of biological children, arguing that sharing opportunities and values matters more than passing on genes…

Several respondents also criticized large families among the wealthy as “irresponsible” given large gaps in…greenhouse gas emissions.

The survey shows how climate change theory has taken on cult-like rather than scientific characteristics, absurdly shaping the family planning choices of so-called experts.

Darwin’s theory seems to be finding new applications every day…