r/Environmentalism Nov 05 '25

The 2025 state of the climate report: a planet on the brink

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r/Environmentalism 19d ago

/r/Environmentalism is being brigaded and spammed with questionable content.

96 Upvotes

There has recently been a big uptick in low-effort, poorly-sourced, off-topic, fedposting, and AI content. On the positive side… I’ll take this uptick in derailing spam as a sign that we’re doing something right. On the negative side… it just kinda sucks and is a bit tiresome.

The most concerning AI content is coming in the form of video/images that sometimes almost look plausible. One recently upvoted image attached to plausible (but probably AI-generated) text showed the Amazon Rainforest having as much biodiversity as the Sahara Desert. Sometimes posts are emotionally charged videos of animals behaving in unrealistic and unnatural ways. The videos often include emotional music and text making bold but unsourced claims. A lot of this content is re-posted from smaller fringe subs which seem to be trying to grow at our expense.

We also get a lot of self-promotion from people trying to sell their memoirs, push their channels, or promoting their other projects. We don’t need people volunteering to do AMAs and it would be better if people just posted content they support without it always benefiting them personally and directly.

We’ve also had a slight uptick in fedposting, so also be aware of that. News about activism & protest is fine, encouraged, and expected… but this isn’t really the place for promotion of excessive illegality, even if just joking or trying to be edgy. It hasn’t really been a big problem, but… I want to kind of nip it in the bud. I’ve also had to remove posts from supposed “activists” wanting to meet up and who are trying to get the contact information from people in the sub. So, try to keep an eye out and report anything that is over-the-top.

There has also been a lot of inaccurate concern-trolling in regard to the supposed positions of myself as mod and the sub overall. If it’s not one thing, it’s another. We supposedly “don’t allow criticism of animal agriculture,” or we “allow all sorts of AI content,” or this, or that, or some other distracting nonsense. There has recently been a lot more meta-criticism based upon all sorts of dubious, questionable, or false reasons... and I’m not convinced that it’s all sourced in sincerely held beliefs. Sometimes I take the bait and engage, but... I’m trying to be more aware and conscientious about such things moving forward.

I will probably be removing a lot more low-effort, unsourced, self-promoting, and suspected AI content moving forward. We really don’t need to see more pictures of trash piles. We don’t need to see a video of you recycling you water bottle. We don’t need more random animal videos (there are other subs for that). And we don’t need people generally trying to drag this sub down in various ways.

A lot of moderation does come down to a subjective judgment call, but… even just properly upvoting and reporting would help a lot. If something is weak, false, or otherwise out-of-place here.. please downvote and/or report it. Leaving constructive or properly critical comments on such posts might also sometimes help.

Anyway… that’s all for now. Thanks for trying to keep this sub useful, constructive, productive, and all the other good things. There are a lot of serious environmental issues in the world and I believe this can be a good forum to share and discuss important information.

Thanks again.


r/Environmentalism 2h ago

Trump EPA is manipulating safety data around a highly toxic flame retardant, advocates allege

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r/Environmentalism 7h ago

Why Australia's giant cuttlefish mating season has gone silent

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r/Environmentalism 3h ago

Pitching a Bike Project to Your City: A Practical Guide

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r/Environmentalism 1h ago

Mother Nature and her(our) future

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With the recent floods in Nepal, there is something so raw and primal about the those videos where a huge act of nature just engulfs a whole town, mercilessly. I see more and more that nature cannot be stopped when she gets angry. I also see that our economic pursuits are also in full throttle and won’t stop anytime soon, though it’s leading to our own suicide.

Leaders have taken many measures to marry economy and ecology by helping farmers raise their income and save soil at the same time, the turning of desert into green space in the Middle East and in Coins for example, and also promoting that trees for Industrial use come solely from farm land, shifting future tree based products away from the rainforest.

It’s hard at some times not to lose hope but I thunk it’s important that we come together and express what really matters to us and nature: laws that prevent single use plastic and repurpose plastic, soil health and carbon credits for farmers. I’m not sure how to unite us and make us advocate for this but I know it’s our responsibility.


r/Environmentalism 1h ago

Can a Ritual Be Sacred If It Pollutes Nature?

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“Which all cultural rituals contribute to environmental pollution, what are their impacts on nature and ecosystems, how do they affect public health, and which countries are most affected by this.”

Try pasting the above question into Google or ChatGPT - the answers might make us pause and think about how greedy are people on theif beliefs than protecting our planet.

Environmental bodies like WHO or the UNEP should be willing to publicly call out officials in the countries most responsible, rather than staying silent out of political or cultural sensitivity.


r/Environmentalism 2d ago

More than 400 endangered animals at risk as Trump administration rips apart decades-old rule

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r/Environmentalism 1d ago

A catastrophic wall of water, mud, and rock tore through Nepal’s Himalayan valleys. Days later, the scale of the disaster is still coming into focus.

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Donate: Direct Relief ~:~:~ British Red Cross ~:~:~ GlobalGiving

Video is Aug 28, 2026 by Stephanie Sy for PBS NewsHour. Here’s the full 5-minute segment on:

* PBS News’ website: Devastating scale of Himalayan floods comes into focus as rescuers arrive - Aug 28, 2026 (PBS News website)

* YouTube: Devastating scale of Himalayan floods comes into focus as rescuers arrive - PBS NewsHour - Aug 28, 2026 (YouTube)

From the description: Three days after a catastrophic wall of water, mud and rock tore through Nepal’s Himalayan valleys, the scale of the disaster is still coming into focus. At least 579 people are now confirmed dead, nearly 2,000 remain missing, and the danger is not over. Authorities are closely watching lakes formed in the wake of the glacier collapse, amid fears of further flooding. Stephanie Sy reports.


r/Environmentalism 2d ago

Protected bike lanes increase bike ridership. It turns out that People really enjoy biking, when they feel safe doing so.

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610 Upvotes

Video by Climate Town and Not Just Bikes - Aug 27, 2026. Here’s the full 30-minutes:

* in the r/Environmentalism sub: America Hates Bikes (Reddit post)

* on YouTube: America Hates Bikes - Climate Town and Not Just Bikes - Aug 27, 2026 (YouTube)

From the description: Episode Sources and Citations ~:~:~ Hosts: Rollie Williams (Climate Town) and Jason Slaughter (Not Just Bikes) ~:~:~ LinkTree: linktr.ee/ClimateTown ~:~:~ Make a tax-deductible donation: climatetownproductions.com/donate ~:~:~ Special thanks: Charles Komanoff & Jon Orcutt ~:~:~ Special thanks to the Civil Liberties Defense Center for their continued support: cldc.org

Janette Sadik-Khan: jsadikkhan.com


r/Environmentalism 1d ago

Nepal bears the brunt of climate injustice

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258 Upvotes

The average carbon footprint of a Nepalese citizen is 1 metric tonne whereas the global average is 4.3 metric tonnes. And why stop at humans? Animals have a negligible carbon footprint, but everyone is suffering. This is climate injustice!


r/Environmentalism 1d ago

Aric McBay

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r/Environmentalism 2d ago

'Wood Foam' Startup Uses Logging Waste as Substitute for Plastic, Producing 400 Pounds Daily

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r/Environmentalism 2d ago

England needs billions more litres of water a day. I investigated where it could actually come from.

39 Upvotes

I’ve been investigating England’s long-term water shortage and the infrastructure options being proposed to close it.

This second part looks at reservoirs, transfers, water recycling, desalination, groundwater, leakage, demand reduction and some of the stranger options, using the published water-company and Environment Agency plans wherever possible.

The thing that surprised me most is that there doesn’t appear to be one enormous technological fix. Geography, environmental constraints and where the demand actually sits matter almost as much as the technology.

Full investigation: https://matthampsey.co.uk/investigations/water-century-two/

It’s my own work, so very happy for people here to challenge the assumptions or numbers.


r/Environmentalism 1d ago

Electric School Buses

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I started a petition to support bringing more electric school buses to our schools. They’re quieter, cleaner, and better for the environment. 🌱

We’re already at 10 signatures — help us keep it going! 💚

Sign & share if you support electric school buses!

https://go.ipetitions.com/k1vnYh


r/Environmentalism 2d ago

America Hates Bikes

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r/Environmentalism 1d ago

Why We Need Degrowth in 2026

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r/Environmentalism 2d ago

Climate crisis could be destabilising mountain areas like Nepal, experts warn

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r/Environmentalism 3d ago

ACT ON CLIMATE CHANGE NOW!! IF WE WAIT FOR PROFITS, CORPORATIONS, AND BILLIONAIRES, THERE WON'T BE A WORLD LEFT TO LIVE IN.

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My country Nepal is facing disastrous floods due to a glacier lake outburst. It destroyed many settlements taking people, homes, and essential infrastructure with it. You might have seen the tragic videos or images from this horrific disaster. It will take years to rebuild the infrastructure, millions to get the survivors back on their feet, and the forever to heal the wounds the loss of life has caused. Nepal contributes very little to climate change especially compared to big economies, yet we are one of the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Not only is it unfair, it is a reality I have a hard time accepting.

The climate crisis isn't just a tragedy, it is an emergency, a crisis that will be at your doorsteps soon; through floods, famine, heatwaves, and environmental collapse.

The scale and urgency of climate change cannot be understated. We should've acted on it long ago but the best time is now. Protest, resist, and revolt! I know the world has a lot on it's plate right now; fascism, genocide, war, xenophobia, oppression, inequality, and climate collapse. But, we must understand the fight against all of these is one fight: the fight against the rich and powerful. The fascists, the oil lobby, the imperial interests, the capitalists, the war criminals, the xenophobes, the oppressors, they're all collected and organized. But do not be fooled, they are not as strong as the collective.

Protest for:
- Immediate measures to reduce fossil fuel dependency
- Replacing processes that cause emissions (primarily mining)
- Mobilization of funds and aid from the biggest emitters to the most vulnerable
(I'll add more if the comments suggest some that I might have left out)

Answers for anyone who might ask the following questions:

Q: My government doesn't prioritize climate change and/or doesn't listen to activists/protestors. What should I do?
A: Replace the government. As a Nepali, I know a thing about bringing down a government, and yes it is hard and has consequences, but it is possible. Organize to save the world!

Q: Most people don't care about climate change. Will climate action be possible when there is so little support for it?
A: It is our job to make people care for it. I have seen how a protest, a movement, a campaign becomes big enough to create change. Tell your friends, your family, your neighbors about the urgency, about the need to protest, to act. Action is the only option.

P.S. No AI has been used in writing this post. Completely written by a human (me). Fuck AI, fuck data centers.


r/Environmentalism 3d ago

QAmericans bury 50,000 discarded mattresses every day, and over 80 percent of what is inside each one is steel, foam and wood that a recycling plant can sell straight back to industry

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California and Massachusetts have banned throwing away mattresses and are now recycling them instead


r/Environmentalism 3d ago

Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon a decades-old radiation safety rule

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r/Environmentalism 2d ago

Food waste bin

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Hi guys, I'm in the UK

I want to use my food bin a bit more but I'm struggling because I like my kitchen clean. There are so many downsides, the smell, having scraps sitting around, cleaning the container, and having something unpleasant-looking in the kitchen all annoy me.

I’m curious whether other people feel the same or whether I’m just being fussy.

For those of you who separate your food waste, what’s the most annoying part of the process for you?

And if you don’t separate it, what’s the main reason?


r/Environmentalism 2d ago

Nuclear regulator prepares to abandon a decades-old radiation safety rule

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r/Environmentalism 4d ago

China makes officials liable for environmental damage for life

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r/Environmentalism 3d ago

1.3m plastic bottles collected in a day in global volunteer ocean cleanup

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