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Turbulence Is Increasing on Flights: Here's Why

Has anyone gone stateside recently and noticed more turbulence when in the air? There might be a reason for that. A study by Reading University has shown that airplane turbulence is strengthening because of climate change. Professor Paul Williams is an atmospheric scientist at Reading University, and he joins me now.

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14.30 14 Jun 2023


Turbulence Is Increasing on Flights: Here's Why


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14.30 14 Jun 2023


Has anyone gone stateside recently and noticed more turbulence when in the air? There might be a reason for that. A study by Reading University has shown that airplane turbulence is strengthening because of climate change.

Professor Paul Williams is an atmospheric scientist at Reading University, and he joins me now.


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