Deciding when and whether to have children is increasingly complex. A new survey reveals that one-third of Americans believe climate change may lead to fewer births, and 73% link population growth

Deciding when and whether to have children is increasingly complex. A new survey reveals that one-third of Americans believe climate change may lead to fewer births, and 73% link population growth to wildlife extinction.

The Center for Biological Diversity has partnered with filmmaker Maxine Trump to present her documentary, "To Kid or Not to Kid." This film explores family planning, the choice to be child-free, and their environmental connections. A webinar will feature Trump, the Center's Kelley Dennings, and Kristie Duff from Women Deliver, discussing how to support family planning decisions and advocate for universal contraception access.

The Center for Biological Diversity promotes reproductive planning, including access to contraception and education, as a strategy to combat the wildlife extinction crisis. They recently

The Center for Biological Diversity promotes reproductive planning, including access to contraception and education, as a strategy to combat the wildlife extinction crisis. They recently interviewed Maxine Trump, director of the documentary "To Kid or Not to Kid," which explores her personal family planning story.

The film and interview foster discussions among couples about the child-free lifestyle, covering rationales like financial anxiety, disinterest in birthing, and environmental concerns. It also addresses challenges in contraceptive decisions.

Watch "To Kid or Not to Kid" on Amazon Prime or iTunes. Explore Maxine Trump’s PBS Spin-Off Series, "Should We Kid or Not?", on YouTube. Stay tuned for a panel discussion. Learn more at tokidornotokid.com.

These interview excerpts are from the InterFaith Call to Inclusion, held November 16, 2016, in Portland, Oregon, at the First Congregational United Church of

These interview excerpts are from the InterFaith Call to Inclusion, held November 16, 2016, in Portland, Oregon, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ.

Featured speakers included Rabbi Michael Cahana, Senior Rabbi of Congregation Beth Israel; Maxine Fookson of Jewish Voice for Peace; and Rev. Tara Wilkins, Pastor of Bridgeport UCC.

Complete interviews are available on EarthSayers.tv at interfaithvoicespdx.com. The interviews were produced by Ruth Ann Barrett and Barry Heidt of Earthsayers.tv.

Uploaded on November 25, 2016.

Maxine Fookson of the Jewish Voice for Peace was interviewed in November 2016 as part of the

Uploaded on November 25, 2016.

Maxine Fookson of the Jewish Voice for Peace was interviewed in November 2016 as part of the InterFaith Call for Inclusion.

This interview was produced by Ruth Ann Barrett of EarthSayers.tv and filmed by Barry Heidt, with support from the First Congregational United Church of Christ Portland.