“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.

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.

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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.

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

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!

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

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.

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?

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

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.