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Pete Buttigieg Links 15% Rise in Airplane Turbulence to Climate Change

May 26, 2024, 03:40 PM

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has attributed the rise in airplane turbulence to the effects of climate change. Buttigieg stated that the impact of climate change is already evident in various aspects of transportation, including heat waves and increased turbulence. He noted that turbulence has risen by 15 percent, linking this increase to the broader changes brought about by climate change. This assertion highlights the growing concern over how climate change is affecting the transportation industry, including deadly severe turbulence.