PETER DU TOIT

Musings from the Southern Tip of Africa

Aviation Insights

Ethics

We are deep into the worsening climate crisis. Our understanding of the issues are clear: Global temperatures over the past 12 months averaged 1.52°C above the 1850-1900 average In 2024 emissions need to drop by 5.3% in order to attempt remaining below 2°C Carbon emissions remain in the atmosphere...

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Waking up

As the climate crisis unfolds and begins to impact people and carbon literacy improves behaviour begins to change. In this case German travelers are flying less. Why? ”In Germany, which has suffered record-breaking heatwaves and a drop in Rhine water levels that halted barge shipments, caused fuel...

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Aviation de-growth

⚡️ Coal Electricity: We have alternatives in hydro, wind & solar⛽️ Petrol/Diesel Vehicles: We have alternatives in electric vehicles powered by renewables✈️ Aviation: no alternatives As a result of this, and until we can find an alternative,  we have to  fly less or...

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