Bumpy skies: How climate change increases air turbulence
Sunday, 24 August 2025 () Washington (AFP) Aug 22, 2025
The seatbelt sign pings on, trays rattle, drinks slosh in their glasses. For many flyers, air turbulence can be an unnerving experience - and in a world warming under the effects of climate change, it is only set to worsen, according to a growing body of scientific evidence. Here are the key things to know during another searing summer in 2025. - Why turbulence matters - Be
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