Pete Buttigieg Links Increase in Flight Turbulence to Climate Change
- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg attributes the rise in severe flight turbulence to climate change.
- Estimates show a double-digit increase in turbulence on commercial flights in recent decades.
- Buttigieg emphasizes the impact of climate change on air travel safety.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says climate change is causing more turbulence during flights. He mentioned this on a TV show. He thinks turbulence is up by 15% because of climate change. This means more bumpy rides for travelers. Some people got hurt on a flight because of turbulence. Buttigieg also talked about how climate change is affecting transportation. He said things like extreme heat waves are causing problems for transit systems. This is why he thinks turbulence is getting worse. Turbulence is when planes shake a lot during flights. Buttigieg believes that climate change is making turbulence more common. He mentioned that a study showed jet streams are changing because of climate change. This is making turbulence worse. Buttigieg also talked about recent incidents where planes had problems. He said that if a company like Boeing is not listening to its employees about safety issues, there should be consequences. This is important for keeping air travel safe for everyone.