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Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Links Weather Events to Climate Change
Critics are responding to Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who has attributed recent significant weather events and transportation crises to climate change, at least in part.
Buttigieg’s Claims on Climate Change
On Sunday, Buttigieg was featured on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” where he claimed the effects of climate change are to blame for recent incidents of severe turbulence on airplanes and extreme weather.
- Recent Incidents Linked to Climate Change
- Effects on Transportation Systems
- NOAA’s Outlook on Hurricane Season
Rejection of Climate Change Attribution
Anchor Margaret Brennan asked Buttigieg about strains on the national transportation system when bad weather compounds a heavy travel weekend like Memorial Day and what he thinks of NOAA’s latest outlook predicting a more severe hurricane season this year.
“The reality is, the effects of climate change are already upon us in terms of our transportation,” Buttigieg replied.
- Republican Lawmakers Voice Opposition
- Climate Analysts Dispute Claims
- Outlook on Climate Policy
Expert Opinions on Climate and Transportation
Energy analyst Alex Epstein and climate expert Diana Furchtgott-Roth have differing opinions on the attribution of recent transportation crises to climate change.
- Epstein’s Views on Climate Policy
- Furchtgott-Roth on Airline Flights and Turbulence
- Department of Transportation’s Response to Critics
Scientific Evidence of Climate Change Impact on Turbulence
A representative for the department cited a study by University of Reading atmospheric science professor Paul Williams, indicating a connection between climate change and increased turbulence.
- Clear-Air Turbulence and Climate Change
- Impact of Wind Shear
- Future Projections on Turbulence Due to Climate Change
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