PopMatters offer an explanation - did they forget that the Sussexes are in the USA?
Change Champions and the Sussexes - Population Matters
“Giving an eco-award to Harry and Meghan? Why??” That’s what we’ve been hearing from some people who have read headlines about our Change Champion awards. We understand why they’re saying...populationmatters.org
WHY THE SUSSEXES?
When probably the most famous couple in the world say they choose to stop at two, they help to popularise and normalise that choice. We know in the UK, for instance, that about a quarter of all people want to have more than two children. Everyone is entitled and has a right to the family size they choose, and that should never be limited.
But that doesn't mean we shouldn't recognise that when people in high-consuming countries like the UK have bigger families, that has a hugely disproportionate effect on the planet, because of the amount we consume and the emissions we produce.
At Population Matters, we're proud to celebrate the choice to have a smaller family, and it's a vital part of our job to communicate those advantages to people. Our statement supporting the award to the Sussexes did just that, reaching literally millions of people through the media coverage it received. We hope it has contributed to a long term discussion about family size.
At the same time, the Sussexes' choice, helps to normalise the decision to choose two - or less. That's a very healthy thing. We celebrate that choice, and the choice to have one or no children, and you can learn more about that here.
Choosing a small family is far from the end of the matter though. Those of us who are rich in global terms need to cut our consumption, radically, if we're to save our planet. At Population Matters, we don't just talk about families. We also speak out for personal changes in the way we consume, and for the kind of global justice that addresses why some are so rich and others so poor.
The richest have the greatest responsibility, both to change and campaign for change. That's one reason we also gave a Change Champion award to the Footprint Calculator, which gives all of us the opportunity to see the impact our personal choices on consumption are. We hope the Duke and Duchess of Sussex use it, and act as role models by dramatically reducing their own footprint.
There are web sites for groups that monitor charities in the US. I haven't verified the credentials of any of monitor groups, pulled up a list on line and randomly selected one, so please keep that in mind. Web site: https://www.charitynavigator.org
Dare we hope, the sparkle on the Markle is dimming?
PopMatters offer an explanation - did they forget that the Sussexes are in the USA?
Change Champions and the Sussexes - Population Matters
“Giving an eco-award to Harry and Meghan? Why??” That’s what we’ve been hearing from some people who have read headlines about our Change Champion awards. We understand why they’re saying...
WHY THE SUSSEXES?
When probably the most famous couple in the world say they choose to stop at two, they help to popularise and normalise that choice. We know in the UK, for instance, that about a quarter of all people want to have more than two children. Everyone is entitled and has a right to the family size they choose, and that should never be limited.
But that doesn't mean we shouldn't recognise that when people in high-consuming countries like the UK have bigger families, that has a hugely disproportionate effect on the planet, because of the amount we consume and the emissions we produce.
At Population Matters, we're proud to celebrate the choice to have a smaller family, and it's a vital part of our job to communicate those advantages to people. Our statement supporting the award to the Sussexes did just that, reaching literally millions of people through the media coverage it received. We hope it has contributed to a long term discussion about family size.
At the same time, the Sussexes' choice, helps to normalise the decision to choose two - or less. That's a very healthy thing. We celebrate that choice, and the choice to have one or no children, and you can learn more about that here.
Choosing a small family is far from the end of the matter though. Those of us who are rich in global terms need to cut our consumption, radically, if we're to save our planet. At Population Matters, we don't just talk about families. We also speak out for personal changes in the way we consume, and for the kind of global justice that addresses why some are so rich and others so poor.
The richest have the greatest responsibility, both to change and campaign for change. That's one reason we also gave a Change Champion award to the Footprint Calculator, which gives all of us the opportunity to see the impact our personal choices on consumption are. We hope the Duke and Duchess of Sussex use it, and act as role models by dramatically reducing their own footprint.
I wasn't googling, I was screening info material sent to me by a client
I'm sorry, it's just really odd to give this award to a couple who (allegedly) have just had a baby
Why did they give it to the Harkles? Here is a thought. Jane Goodall is one of their patrons. The Harkles could have asked her to put their name in the hat because they are so desperate for positive publicity of any kind. She did claim not to know them that well, but she knew them well enough to be part of a photo op at Frog Cottage. I side eye all of them.
I think that their taking permanent measures will happen at the same time that Caitlynn Jenner has a certain appendage removed. Never.Or is the happy(?) couple telling us they have taken permanent measures to never have more children?????
trailer park....the uncle who died recently was - I thought - the one who got her the embassy job. so he would not be from a trailer park.....as far as doria's side of the family, I have no idea why she would be proud of her black mother and have a black choir sing at the wedding but not want her black relatives there.....I guess it's possible they were invited and couldn't afford the expensive trip but then she could have helped them out with air fare I think
Oh she better not bring the other Queen Elizabeth into this! She is the goddess who invented wearing green!I would not be surprised if she ends up Markling her kids if they cannot continue to be her cash cows IF they get cut off from the BRF, much like Harry's probable fate at some point AND if she ends up leeching herself onto some dumb billionaire. She's probably thinking she's up there with Liz Taylor
He really is repellent - don’t get me started on him and his freaky ways. Also he’s homely as a worn rag tbh.
Oh gosh that is embarrassingPopMatters offer an explanation - did they forget that the Sussexes are in the USA?
Change Champions and the Sussexes - Population Matters
“Giving an eco-award to Harry and Meghan? Why??” That’s what we’ve been hearing from some people who have read headlines about our Change Champion awards. We understand why they’re saying...
WHY THE SUSSEXES?
When probably the most famous couple in the world say they choose to stop at two, they help to popularise and normalise that choice. We know in the UK, for instance, that about a quarter of all people want to have more than two children. Everyone is entitled and has a right to the family size they choose, and that should never be limited.
But that doesn't mean we shouldn't recognise that when people in high-consuming countries like the UK have bigger families, that has a hugely disproportionate effect on the planet, because of the amount we consume and the emissions we produce.
At Population Matters, we're proud to celebrate the choice to have a smaller family, and it's a vital part of our job to communicate those advantages to people. Our statement supporting the award to the Sussexes did just that, reaching literally millions of people through the media coverage it received. We hope it has contributed to a long term discussion about family size.
At the same time, the Sussexes' choice, helps to normalise the decision to choose two - or less. That's a very healthy thing. We celebrate that choice, and the choice to have one or no children, and you can learn more about that here.
Choosing a small family is far from the end of the matter though. Those of us who are rich in global terms need to cut our consumption, radically, if we're to save our planet. At Population Matters, we don't just talk about families. We also speak out for personal changes in the way we consume, and for the kind of global justice that addresses why some are so rich and others so poor.
The richest have the greatest responsibility, both to change and campaign for change. That's one reason we also gave a Change Champion award to the Footprint Calculator, which gives all of us the opportunity to see the impact our personal choices on consumption are. We hope the Duke and Duchess of Sussex use it, and act as role models by dramatically reducing their own footprint.
I agree, I would feel disturbed about it - but then I wouldn’t also decide to up the dramatic stakes of my trauma with some Julia Roberts roleplay- so I guess we’re just…. different….
Well that all sounds extremely legitimate
Oh this is so going to get moved to the other thread -
shine on you crazy diamonds.
