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Airplane turbulence is on the rise: Here's why

Although not a pleasant experience, turbulence is a normal and sometimes inevitable part of flying. But it could be getting a lot worse—because of climate change.

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Flight turbulence: Is climate change making plane rides bumpier?

As extreme weather becomes more common due to a changing climate, weather-related turbulence will become more common.

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