- Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg made remarks linking increased turbulence in air travel to climate change.
- His comments have been met with criticism, with detractors accusing him of “playing politics.”
- The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) defended Buttigieg’s statements by referencing a study that supports the connection between turbulence and climate change.
- The debate highlights ongoing tensions between political figures and officials on the issue of climate change and its impacts.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/republican-buttigieg-playing-politics-comments-turbulence-climate-change)
