Jul 29, 2024

Say you want kids. Can you afford it?

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Among adults under 50 who say they’re unlikely to have children, 36% say it's partly because they can't afford them.

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New study indicates finances are putting some adults off having children

by Samantha Fields

Jul 29, 2024

The survey from the Pew Research Center says child care costs and student debt are among the factors dissuading potential parents.

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A Warmer World

The EPA will dole out $4.3 billion to cut greenhouse gas emissions over the next six years

by Caleigh Wells

Jul 29, 2024

Hundreds of local municipalities, states and tribes applied to get a share of the money; 25 made the cut.

Roughly $1.2 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act's funds earmarked for pollution reduction will go toward transportation, like Austin's light rail system.

Courtesy Austin Transit Partnership

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Leanna Byrne Host, BBC

Kelly Silvera Executive Producer

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Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Ariana Rosas Producer

Nic Perez Director/Producer

Dylan Miettinen Digital Producer

John Bruington Media Producer

Jesson Duller Media Producer

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James Graham Producer, BBC

Jo Critcher Producer, BBC

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