Sunday, April 9, 2017

How climate change could make air travel even more unpleasant


The Washington Post


Flight turbulence could increase significantly under climate change, a study warns, potentially upping the risk of injury — or at least flight anxiety — for future airline passengers. Furthermore, fuel and maintenance costs for carriers could rise. Story here.

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