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du Toit is an Afrikaans surname of French origin, originally from François du Toit, a Huguenot who moved to South… more

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Emissions between 2019 and 2020 fell by 4.7% - the biggest decline coming from transportation (land & air)

To stay below 2°C emissions MUST fall by 5.5% EVERY year from now until 2030.

We know how to do this!

🚶or 🚲 to work if you can
🚋 use public transport more
🚗 drive less
✈️ fly less
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by Du Toit

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NEW from C3S/ECMWF - September instrument analysis (ERA5 dataset)

+1.47°C above 1850-1900 average
+1.51°C current 12-month running mean

Sea Surface Temperatures 3rd highest on record

Analysis here: climate.copernicus.e...
Graphic showing 12-month runing mean as +1.51°C in the ERA5 dataset Graphic showing Daily sea surface temperature for 60°S-60°N. 2025 shown as 3rd highest on record
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kotzebue, alaska declared a mandatory evacuation order
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by Du Toit

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Sunny day flooding is happening regularly where we are. The red areas on the map are areas projected to be below the annual flood line in 2030.

High tides and storm surges flood the streets easily.

NASA #SeaLevelRise projection by 2030 for this area 0.11m.

Stranded assets on the horizon!
Graphic showing flood risks for Knysna South Africa with a photo of tidal street flooding on October 7th
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by Du Toit

peterdutoit.com
Now you know why the current American regime is leading the climate denial charge.
More than 40 Trump administration picks tied directly to oil, gas and coal, analysis shows
Report looks at White House nominees and appointees and agencies dictating energy, environment and climate policy
www.theguardian.com
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A trio of cyclonic eddies in the Gulf of Mexico are creating record-high Ocean Heat Content values for the date. Absolutely something of importance during this part of hurricane season.
@miamirosenstiel.bsky.social
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This story from @rishpardikar.bsky.social for @drilledmedia.bsky.social on how Modi's oil & coal cronies are pulling all the strings in India is *wild* not least for the story of the oil baron's son who is going around the world poaching endangered species 🤯 drilled.media/news/modi-ad...
75,000 Endangered and Exotic Animals, SLAPP Suits, and Zero Oversight
How oil and coal billionaires with close ties to the Modi government escape judicial and media scrutiny in India.
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September climate warming stripes. It's as if something has changed. 🤔
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🌍 New app features! The #C3S Climate Pulse app just got even better, with smoother navigation, fullscreen views, advanced chart editing, customisable downloads and new map projections. Watch our How To video and explore the app 👉 pulse.climate.copernicus.eu

#CopernicusClimate
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Washington has asked Brussels to scrap requirements for non-EU companies to provide “climate transition plans” and to change supply chain legislation to exclude US companies “with high-quality corporate due diligence”, according to a document seen by @financialtimes.com

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US demands EU dismantle green regulations in threat to trade deal
[FREE TO READ] Washington wants American companies to be exempted from rules such as having to draw up climate transition plans
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The Relative Oceanic Niño Index (RONI) continues to show our gradual shift to more La Niña-like conditions in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. Seasonal forecast models still highlight a La Niña emerging through this coming boreal winter

Graphic updated in near-real time at zacklabe.com/climate-chan...
Time series of the relative oceanic nino index (RONI) from 1950 to 2025. Labels are shown for El Nino or La Nina conditions. There is significant variability over time.
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by Du Toit

peterdutoit.com
US drags down global renewable energy growth for forecast period 2025-2030

Not only have they added more GHG pollution to the atmosphere than any other nation on earth, they are now sabotaging renewable energy.

Hope the world leaves them behind!

Source: iea.blob.core.window...
Global renewable growth forecast revised down slightly Renewable capacity additions forecast revisions for 2025-2030 United States showing a ~45% decline
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cleanpowerdave.bsky.social
NEW: GLOBAL RENEWABLES OVERTAKES COAL

How the heck did that happen so quickly?!...🧵
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by Du Toit

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Headline whiplash is real: one moment fossil fuels seem doomed, next moment we’re told they’re here to stay. This thread by @thierryaaron.bsky.social dissects how conflicting narratives shape what we believe about climate futures.
Page by Dr. Aaron Thierry | @thierryaaron.bsky.social - skywriter.blue
Has anyone else been dealing with some serious headline whiplash recently? Even for those of us who follow #climate and #energy matters closely, it can be hard to know what the hell is going on! So here's a thread to help climate communicators get a grip on how to deal with this 🧵
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And here is the percentage of the world's land area setting a new all-time monthly maximum temperature record in each decade:
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by Du Toit

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Peter du Toit @peterdutoit.com · 2d
In the 2025 EDGAR Report the US no longer holds poll position for emissions per capita (t CO2e/Cap) in 2024.

1st: Saudi Arabia - 22.8
2nd: Australia - 22.3
3rd: Canada - 19.6
4th: Russia - 18
5th: United States - 17.3

Data: edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/report_2025
2024 GHG emissions (Mt CO2eq), shares in global emissions13, changes relative to 202314, emissions per capita (t CO2eq/cap), and CAGR15 (1990-2024) (%) for countries and regions accounting for over 1% of global GHG emissions, including international aviation and international shipping.
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by Du Toit

peterdutoit.com
In the 2025 EDGAR Report the US no longer holds poll position for emissions per capita (t CO2e/Cap) in 2024.

1st: Saudi Arabia - 22.8
2nd: Australia - 22.3
3rd: Canada - 19.6
4th: Russia - 18
5th: United States - 17.3

Data: edgar.jrc.ec.europa.eu/report_2025
2024 GHG emissions (Mt CO2eq), shares in global emissions13, changes relative to 202314, emissions per capita (t CO2eq/cap), and CAGR15 (1990-2024) (%) for countries and regions accounting for over 1% of global GHG emissions, including international aviation and international shipping.
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100% am reposting
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You are absolutely right am deleting and reposting
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Created by me based on this: vimeo.com/211553976?fl...

Which is found here: toolkit.climate.gov/overview-steps
Steps to Resilience Overview
This is "Steps to Resilience Overview" by NOAA Research on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.
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by Du Toit

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Building resilience before an extreme event prevents you from being taken below a tipping point from which full recovery is not possible.

Since we are sailing through 1.5ºC of heating it is smart to create a resilience plan for your family, business or community if you have not already done so!
Graphic showing the trajectory of building resilience vs not doing so and the impact of an extreme event
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How influential is X generally in the Canadian context with only ~17% usage?

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Social Media Usage Year-Over-Year 2025 Graph Insights Credit: Environics Research
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If you want to follow events in Portland, don’t read NYT.

Follow local reporters who know their community

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@alexbaumhardt.bsky.social
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by Du Toit

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10 things we can do to slash oil demand.

We have the know-how.
We just need to act!

#ClimateCrisis #Mitigation
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by Du Toit

peterdutoit.com
I agree.

There is no wiggle room here.

If this is the emergency we claim it is, we sure better act that way!

(2022) IPCC WGIII Chap. 5: www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/w...
The indicative potential of demand-side strategies to reduce emissions of direct and indirect CO2 and non-CO2 GHG emissions in three end-use sectors (buildings, land transport, and food) is 40–70% globally by 2050 (high confidence). Technical mitigation potentials compared to the 2050 emissions projection of two scenarios consistent with policies announced by national governments until 2020 amount to 6.8 GtCO2 for building use and construction, 4.6 GtCO2 for land transport and 8.0 GtCO2-eq for food demand, and amount to 4.4 GtCO2 for industry. Mitigation strategies can be classified as Avoid-Shift-Improve (ASI) options, that reflect opportunities for socio-cultural, infrastructural, and technological change. The greatest ‘Avoid’ potential comes from reducing long-haul aviation and providing short-distance low-carbon urban infrastructures. The greatest ‘Shift’ potential would come from switching to plant-based diets. The greatest ‘Improve’ potential comes from within the building sector, and in particular increased use of energy-efficient end-use technologies and passive housing. {5.3.1, 5.3.2, Figure 5.7, Figure 5.8, Table 5.1, Chapter 5 Supplementary Material II, Table 5.SM.2}
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“This marks the second time Thunberg has been arrested alongside other flotilla members, after a similar attempt earlier this year ended with the activists’ arrest and deportation”
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At ~1.5°C of heating we have left the safe zone and we are not prepared for the impacts.

Bulgaria flood details here:

www.straitstimes.com/world/europe...

#ClimateCrisis #Flashoods
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