Buckle up, flyers, as flights including the U.S. have become bumpier over the past four decades, and researchers now attribute the intensifying turbulence to global warming, according to a recent study.
The study, published on Thursday, highlights that a specific type of flight turbulence known as clean air turbulence has increased by 55% from 1979 to 2020, with expectations of further escalation as climate change worsens.
Clean air turbulence, unlike turbulence caused by visible factors such as clouds or storms, is more challenging to detect and track, making it harder for pilots to navigate and avoid.
