In 2016, the percent share of total aviation weather delay minutes was 32.9 percent. A new study published today in the journal Climatic Change finds that increasing temperatures may cause more flight delays because some planes cannot take off. National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationOther studies have examined the impact of climate change on in-flight turbulence or sea-level rise near coastal airports. He told meStudies like this show that air travel is likely to be yet another a victim of climate change, in addition to one of the causes. We need to refocus the whole debate around aviation and climate change, by acknowledging that their interaction is two-way and they affect each other.

Source: Forbes July 13, 2017 09:22 UTC