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Gianluca Costantini

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Refusing to fly has lost me my job as a climate researcher. It’s a price worth paying Gianluca Grimalda

Air traffic represents less than 2-3% of the global CO2 emissions whereas road traffic accounts for around 10% of these direct emissions. Still, planes remain among the most polluting means of transport, together with cars.



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  • johnte ndeto

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    I really admire to what extent he was willing to push for climate agenda

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    • Peter Kamau

      64 w

      This is a scientist who was fired for believing and fighting for the cause. It is imperative that we also fight for him to regain his rights to employment

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      • walter lungayi

        65 w

        That was a bold move. Its high time to say no to fossils fuel #wedonthavetime#Togetherwecandoit

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        • CHRIS NGATIA

          65 w

          Wow this is quite the sacrifice ... With such great sacrifices from each and everyone of us we are assured of saving the environment

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          • Grace Njeri

            65 w

            We must sacrifice for our nature if we are going to save it.

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            • rosebellendiritu

              65 w

              Loosing a job trying to protect nature is sad,but I agree it's a price worth paying,maybe sooner they will realize the mistake they did.

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              • Joseph Githinji

                65 w

                Talking of commitment this is a great commitment. If we all had such minds we will go a long way in saving our environment.

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                • zelda ninga

                  65 w

                  @joseph_githinji This kind of commitment is what we lack in our leaders.

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                  • zelda ninga

                    64 w

                    @joseph_githinji i agree with you

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                  • Rukia Ahmed Abdi

                    65 w

                    In the article, the author highlights his choice to refuse flying for environmental reasons, even if it led to the loss of his job as a climate researcher. He argues that while air traffic contributes a relatively small percentage of global CO2 emissions (2-3%), planes remain one of the most polluting means of transport. This underscores the dilemma of addressing climate change, where personal sacrifices and professional consequences may be necessary to combat the broader issue.

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