r/climate
Truthful and accurate information about the world's climate, as well as related activism and politics
How to think about r/climate
The community focuses on providing truthful and accurate information about climate change, environmental issues, and related activism and politics. Members engage in discussions that range from scientific research to policy implications, emphasizing a pragmatic approach to addressing climate challenges. The distinct blend of activism and information sharing creates a space for both education and advocacy, attracting individuals concerned about the planet's future.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants in this community are typically environmentally conscious individuals, including activists, students, researchers, and concerned citizens. They range in age but often include younger demographics who are passionate about climate issues. The vibe is generally serious and focused, with members seeking to share knowledge, raise awareness, and promote actionable solutions to climate-related problems.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes well-researched articles, scientific studies, and informative discussions about climate policies and activism. Posts that are alarmist or lack credible sources tend to receive downvotes. Members appreciate thoughtful, fact-based contributions and often engage in constructive debates. The posting cadence is steady, with a mix of daily news updates and in-depth discussions, reflecting ongoing developments in climate science and policy.
Brand engagement notes
Brands looking to engage with this community should prioritize authenticity and transparency, avoiding overt promotional tactics that may be met with skepticism or hostility. Sharing valuable insights, supporting climate initiatives, and participating in discussions can foster goodwill. Content that aligns with the community's values, such as sustainability practices and educational resources, is more likely to resonate. Brands should be prepared for critical feedback and should engage respectfully with members' concerns.
Top keywords
What r/climate talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/silence7
- u/GeraldKutney
- u/Keith_McNeill65
- u/misana123
- u/SpeakUpOnClimate
- u/cnbc_official
- u/stankmanly
- u/Konradleijon
- u/Maxcactus
- u/Splenda
- u/speckz
- u/thenewrepublic
- u/ILikeNeurons
- u/[deleted]
- u/burtzev
- u/wewewawa
- u/fungussa
- u/enkrstic
- u/grist
- u/washingtonpost
- u/coolbern
- u/IntroductionNo3516
- u/michaelrch
- u/Hrmbee
- u/YaleE360
- u/nycboots
- u/VFABW
- u/Maxwellsdemon17
- u/paulhenrybeckwith
- u/LudovicoSpecs
- u/merien_nl
- u/HenryCorp
- u/quarry
- u/eddytony96
- u/Sammy_Roth
- u/FLITinvest
- u/thefinancenerd
- u/Biosphere_Collapse
- u/SympathyOver1244
- u/avogadros_number
- u/WhoIsJolyonWest
- u/Inner-Truth-1868
- u/devex_com
- u/BlankVerse
- u/shallah
- u/Lilyo
- u/Builder_Available
- u/LinguisticsTurtle
- u/MarshallBrain
- u/YosemiteVagrant
- u/CBSnews
- u/9273629397759992
- u/flacao9
- u/YoanB
- u/deron666
- u/Kawentzmann
- u/cnn
- u/drzubairlatif
- u/AnonymusWaterBuffalo
- u/Creative_Jicama6746
- u/ebikefolder
- u/WalkingTalker
- u/cassydd
- u/atimska
- u/catsRawesome123
- u/trashmito
- u/abetadist
- u/ElectroStaticSpeaker
- u/nnmadokmnemonic
- u/trueslicky
- u/ArcticTrek
- u/hugglenugget
- u/Toadfinger
- u/markpinelife
- u/Imperial_12345
- u/failed_evolution
- u/jayclaw97
- u/Knightoflemons
- u/metal_fanatic
- u/imll99
- u/sankscan
- u/EetD
- u/revdrgonzo
- u/irish_fellow_nyc
- u/BabyOtter4
- u/gridnews
- u/Candyapplecore
- u/fchung
- u/davinci-code
- u/CtoI_Singapore
- u/bethany_mcguire
- u/theindependentonline
- u/scienceforreal
- u/takeourpowerback
- u/thexylom
- u/LaminatedDenim
- u/CNSMaryland
- u/netzeroLondon
- u/statnews
- u/Natural_Dark_2387
By votes
- u/silence7
- u/GeraldKutney
- u/cnbc_official
- u/stankmanly
- u/SpeakUpOnClimate
- u/speckz
- u/Maxcactus
- u/Keith_McNeill65
- u/misana123
- u/burtzev
- u/thenewrepublic
- u/Konradleijon
- u/LudovicoSpecs
- u/[deleted]
- u/wewewawa
- u/ILikeNeurons
- u/grist
- u/fungussa
- u/Splenda
- u/Due-Newspaper-2249
- u/IntroductionNo3516
- u/Hrmbee
- u/coolbern
- u/ebikefolder
- u/michaelrch
- u/VFABW
- u/merien_nl
- u/HenryCorp
- u/enkrstic
- u/thefinancenerd
- u/stockhackerDFW
- u/FLITinvest
- u/BlankVerse
- u/washingtonpost
- u/john217
- u/quarry
- u/SigGolfer
- u/trashmito
- u/Biosphere_Collapse
- u/shallah
- u/WalkingTalker
- u/Far-Paper8724
- u/catsRawesome123
- u/SurfTheSand
- u/trueslicky
- u/MarshallBrain
- u/Lilyo
- u/BradZarnett99
- u/atimska
- u/BoyManners
- u/WonderfullWitness
- u/LinguisticsTurtle
- u/Bogdi504
- u/Builder_Available
- u/cassydd
- u/DukeOfGeek
- u/pioniere
- u/Toadfinger
- u/YoanB
- u/SympathyOver1244
- u/hugglenugget
- u/eddytony96
- u/nnmadokmnemonic
- u/abetadist
- u/RiseCascadia
- u/CBSnews
- u/HannibalGoddamnit
- u/9273629397759992
- u/chilli_chocolate
- u/brainrainpain
- u/HazyRay
- u/FinancialAd6213
- u/nassy7
- u/Imperial_12345
- u/ElectroStaticSpeaker
- u/Maxwellsdemon17
- u/WhoIsJolyonWest
- u/markpinelife
- u/flacao9
- u/metal_fanatic
- u/ArcticTrek
- u/eternal_edm
- u/reyntime
- u/Noitalein
- u/Knightoflemons
- u/Villamanin24680
- u/DeclareEmergency
- u/Lighting
- u/sankscan
- u/Ann_B712
- u/Va3Victis
- u/yellowbrowntwo2
- u/failed_evolution
- u/Background_Bat_7781
- u/jayclaw97
- u/avogadros_number
- u/revdrgonzo
- u/lunchvic
- u/imll99
- u/culprith
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/[deleted]
- u/Ceptor777
- u/Splenda
- u/silence7
- u/skyfishgoo
- u/cnbc_official
- u/Impossible-Pie4598
- u/Aphroditaeum
- u/nicksg999
- u/mannDog74
- u/Janus_The_Great
- u/PunditusMaximus
- u/TechnoArcher
- u/jedrider
- u/xeneks
- u/FlounderOdd7234
- u/findyourhumanity
- u/Cyber_Dan
- u/TeachMeHowToThink
- u/ILikeNeurons
- u/Sneaky-er
- u/AllenIll
- u/ConsciousCr8or
- u/nirad
- u/PervyNonsense
- u/cinderparty
- u/stewartm0205
- u/EpicCurious
- u/Sugarsmacks420
- u/Claque-2
- u/Dave37
- u/uzu_afk
- u/nnmadokmnemonic
- u/BruceBanning
- u/cedarsauce
- u/BigSkyMountains
- u/Able-Maybe8813
- u/nucumber
- u/haunted-liver-1
- u/EminentBean
- u/netsettler
- u/TreeChangeMe
- u/cassydd
- u/IKillZombies4Cash
- u/CyberMindGrrl
- u/Doesanybodylikestuff
- u/Ok_Fox_1770
- u/DeadStringScrolls
- u/richniss
- u/Eva4ever28
- u/polytopey
- u/sikjoven
- u/vexorian2
- u/HardlineMike
- u/roshowclassic
- u/LoweRider89
- u/MrBlenderson
- u/SaltBad6605
- u/bigwahhh069
- u/strvgglecity
- u/AceHomefoil
- u/willbeach8890
- u/zmitic
- u/bannacct56
- u/BraveOmeter
- u/TactlessNachos
- u/brezhnervous
- u/AdmirableTea3144
- u/VenusValkyrieJH
- u/Ixneigh
- u/AlexFromOgish
- u/TheAlabamaJedi
- u/Impressive_Narwhal
- u/burtzev
- u/No-Database7669
- u/LieOk6149
- u/IdespiseGACHAgames
- u/wolphcake
- u/4BigData
- u/Tylerjamiz
- u/sgtdedhed
- u/kp3fromokc
- u/80LowRider
- u/gavaar
- u/apple_achia
- u/ObamaVotedForTrump
- u/DeLitefulDe
- u/professorbix
- u/moebius-incal
- u/Cybermat47_2
- u/RuthlessIndecision
- u/Busquessi
- u/bahnsigh
- u/icelandichorsey
- u/dudreddit
- u/WorldSpark
- u/SgtThund3r
- u/outofcontextsex
- u/Longjumping_Film_896
- u/Hot_Structure8421
By votes
- u/No-Effort-7730
- u/shudnap
- u/theACEinpeACE
- u/cheddleberry
- u/FourHand458
- u/vexorian2
- u/vader62
- u/nnmadokmnemonic
- u/redpaloverde
- u/-takeyourmeds
- u/michaelrch
- u/teddytwelvetoes
- u/newuser201890
- u/sessafresh
- u/TheloniousMeow
- u/tuanomsok
- u/greektoemn
- u/Green_with_Zealously
- u/perkail
- u/crest_of_humanity
- u/cnbc_official
- u/AdmirableTea3144
- u/ScienceMattersNow
- u/fuzzy-frankenstein
- u/atorin3
- u/Parabola_Cunt
- u/thatEMSguy
- u/bear-necessitease
- u/LovesDogsNotKids
- u/radiodigm
- u/gulfpapa99
- u/nolabitch
- u/zmitic
- u/CageMyElephant
- u/Neat-Heron-4994
- u/LandLadyAndTheTramp
- u/worotan
- u/Incognitj0e
- u/itsdefsarcasm
- u/Unique_Ad177
- u/sassergaf
- u/AgressiveFailure
- u/ArmlessGeodude
- u/ZalmoxisRemembers
- u/bonzoboy2000
- u/Ok-Equivalent-8509
- u/El_Pigeon_
- u/SMG329
- u/Splenda
- u/Ja_brony
- u/LookUpNOW2022
- u/silence7
- u/idc69idc
- u/sbaggers
- u/bobcatbart
- u/jedrider
- u/Impossible-Pie4598
- u/cedarsauce
- u/Photomajig
- u/SpeakUpOnClimate
- u/ArchdruidAndres
- u/Bob4Not
- u/Complicated-HorseAss
- u/swenty
- u/Educational-Tea-6170
- u/jas2354
- u/iwastetime4
- u/haiku_mollusc
- u/red-broccoli
- u/old_adage
- u/lmaberley
- u/v4ss42
- u/6thGenFtw
- u/Zephyrine_wonder
- u/CASH_lS_SAVAGE
- u/RelentlessExtropian
- u/dragonballdungeon
- u/TechnoArcher
- u/scs4547
- u/AllenIll
- u/Over_It_Mom
- u/AceHomefoil
- u/Existential_Reckoner
- u/StyrofoamTerrorist
- u/urkillingme
- u/nah_champa_967
- u/Freds_Bread
- u/IM_INSIDE_YOUR_HOUSE
- u/BigSkyMountains
- u/wizardonabicycle
- u/TheCamoDude
- u/tavaryn_t
- u/PervyNonsense
- u/EpicCurious
- u/rm-rf_
- u/I-am-a-river
- u/bobbydazzler45
- u/boardin1
- u/Illustrious-Couple73
- u/Cyber_Dan
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FAQ
r/climate — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/climate have?
r/climate has approximately 271,555 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/climate created?
r/climate was created on May 7, 2008 (18 years ago).
What is r/climate about?
The community focuses on providing truthful and accurate information about climate change, environmental issues, and related activism and politics. Members engage in discussions that range from scientific research to policy implications, emphasizing a pragmatic approach to addressing climate challenges. The distinct blend of activism and information sharing creates a space f…
What subreddits are similar to r/climate?
Communities similar to r/climate include r/environment, r/energy, r/inthenews, r/collapse, r/health.
Who are the most active posters on r/climate?
The most frequent posters on r/climate include u/silence7, u/GeraldKutney, u/Keith_McNeill65.
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