Melting glaciers. More intense weather. Shrinking habitats and rising sea temperatures. There’s plenty to worry about when it comes to climate change—and if you’re a frequent flyer, you have good reason to fret. Jet travel isn’t just responsible for an estimated 3.5 percent of human-caused climate change: It’s increasingly becoming a victim of climate change itself.
Here are five reasons air travel is becoming more hazardous due to climate change—and a possible ticket to less dangerous, more environmentally conscious travel.
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