PETER DU TOIT

Musings from the Southern Tip of Africa

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Understanding the drivers behind recent extreme weather

The George Herald reports on an interview with Peter du Toit examining the scientific drivers behind recent extreme weather events, explaining how natural climate variability and human-induced climate change interact to influence floods, droughts, heatwaves and other weather extremes.

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Climate crisis or fake news? Expert explains

The George Herald reports on a presentation by Peter du Toit examining some of the most common misconceptions surrounding climate change, explaining how decades of scientific observations, measurements and international assessments provide overwhelming evidence that the climate is warming as a result of human activities.

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Greenhouse gas surge tied to deadly floods and fires

The George Herald reports on a presentation by Peter du Toit at the Garden Route Environmental Forum Climate Change and Environmental Management Indaba, exploring how rising greenhouse gas concentrations are driving record ocean heat, accelerating sea-level rise and increasing the risk of extreme weather events affecting South Africa and the wider world.

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