Human-caused climate change to make flights bumpier: Study
According to a UK-based study, climate change is expected to strengthen wind shears at aircraft cruising at standard altitudes causing clear-air turbulence. The study used climate model simulations and predicted 'moderate turbulence' to almost double and 'severe turbulence' to increase by 149% which can cause the aircraft to go "momentarily out of control" risking "severe injuries" to passengers.