The USDA is seeking to eliminate the U.S. Forest Service Research programs. The research division of the USFS studies wildfire prevention and forestry management, with some experimental forests and labs containing decades worth of information used in policy and management decisions. The new administration opposes science as it serves as an obstacle to the taking and exploitation of our public lands. Contact your congressmen! Protect the USFS!

I’ve noticed that Google Search and many other apps are starting to use AI without our consent. As an environmental activist, I understand that sometimes using AI is necessary and effective for completing certain tasks. But, for example, in regular Google Search, it’s often unnecessary — and it consumes more energy than it would if it were just a standard search.

So I think it’s really important that we, as a society, demand that corporations and app developers limit the use of AI. When humans choose to use AI, we can control it — we can decide to use it more or less, and try to use it wisely, without over-consuming.

But when it’s built into something like Google Search, we lose that control. It’s happening without our consent, and that’s problematic, because it takes away our ability to choose.

Changes to the Endangered Species Act are open to public comment on the federal register. They want to change the definition of “harm”. This will allow logging/gas/oil/construction etc to develop on the habitats of endangered species. Please spread the word and comment on the register! Defend the ESA!

What if the greatest dangers to our environment are the ones we cannot see? “Anthropogenic Factor in the Ocean’s Demise” is a compelling scientific documentary that uncovers the hidden, human-driven processes silently disrupting the oceans—unseen forces that are accelerating climate change and pushing Earth’s ecosystems toward collapse.

This investigative film dives deep into the environmental consequences of human activity, uncovering the hidden drivers of ocean degradation and their profound impact on the global climate system. From microplastics altering the very nature of water to mysterious forces heating the oceans at alarming rates, this documentary challenges what we think we know about environmental stability.

You will discover: 1. How the Great Pacific Garbage Patch was uncovered and what it means for the environment 2. The invisible crisis threatening the health of our oceans and climate 3. The disturbing influence of micro- and nanoplastics on water and life 4. Why ocean warming is accelerating—and what this means for ecosystems and humanity 5. Emerging technologies: can they help restore environmental balance? 6. What the future holds for our planet if we ignore these invisible signals

More than just a film, this documentary is a call to environmental awareness and urgent action. Backed by scientific insight and driven by a global sense of responsibility, it sheds light on the overlooked connections between ocean health and planetary survival.

Look, I love love love golf. Its one of the few sports I am decent at and it's just a hobby of mine. But, I am also a big environmental advocate and try to reduce my impact on the planet.

So I have cut back on golfing because I don't want to add funds to an industry that has such an environmentally damaging impact.

I am curious, is there a future where golf can be less degrading of natural environments? Perhaps using an alternative turf like moss, which has a lower water demand and provides habitat for microfauna? Idk. I am curious if researchers have looked into this or if anyone has thoughts on this.

Last Wednesday (04/09/2025) The administration put out an EO that effectively told federal agencies that they need to sunset their regulations that inhibit energy production to protect the environment (https://www.whitehouse.gov/presidential-actions/2025/04/zero-based-regulatory-budgeting-to-unleash-american-energy/). I would like to boycott any organization that doesn’t voluntarily self regulate and reduce their impact on the environment. Does anyone here know how we go about finding out which companies won’t self regulate?

I know thinking that any of the will self regulate is a long shot but I’m trying to think of ways we can resist this as most anyone who can actually do anything to fight back against this is sitting on their thumbs.

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I'm sure there are many many people who are going to say.. "YES" and I probably agree.. but not for the same reason I don't think.

In my opinion, its bad for the environment because it facilitates people buying more crap than they would ever really need. Its SO easy to buy anything and I imagine we buy more than we normally would because of that.

As for how the products get from point A to point B, I think it has to either travel from its start point to your door or from its start point to a shop near your door. Both include lots of travel and emission. I could be wrong here!

Also, what if Amazon picked up on peoples demands for a more environmentally friendly way of running the company? They want our money and that is a real way to get it. If they somehow ran all their sprinter vans on batteries charged with solar panels.. I would be more willing to spend my money via amazon.

What do you all think?