Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discusses climate change impact on transportation
- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg addresses the impact of climate change on transportation.
- He highlights the effects of climate change already being felt in the transportation sector.
- Buttigieg emphasizes the urgent need for action to address the challenges ahead.
Amid recent bumpy flights and predictions of severe hurricanes in 2024, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg talked about how climate change is affecting transportation. He mentioned this during an interview on "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan on May 26, 2024. Secretary Buttigieg explained that the government is investing in improving airports and transportation as part of President Biden's infrastructure plan. In the interview, Margaret Brennan asked if the U.S. should expect more incidents like these. Secretary Buttigieg highlighted the importance of training air traffic controllers properly to ensure safety in the skies. He also mentioned President Biden's commitment to protecting the American auto industry from negative impacts. Secretary Buttigieg emphasized the need to address safety concerns and work towards reducing transportation accidents. He expressed optimism that with continued efforts, the country can achieve zero crashes in the future.