Aviation dangers from climate change. GOP Congressman asking 'Gocha' questions.

 Today's C-span covered a GOP member grilling an Army Sargent Magor regarding specific details of the aviation industry that the member of congress probably didn't know.  He was exposing the understandable ignorance of very specific details of an African American candidate the Biden administration put forward.  Then claimed he wouldn't support his nomination claiming the Sargent Major didn't know enough about these important details then accused him of being more committed to race 'equity' in airline employment numbers than worker competency which both agreed was most important.  The Congressman asserted he was most concerned about the safety of his children and accused the candidate of pushing the Biden 'woke' agenda that included climate change and other progressive priorities in his administration.  A democratic Congressman followed up and stated the impact of climate change on air travel but only mentioned heat waves expanding runway tarmacs.  It would have been very entertaining if someone had asked the congressman for more specifics related to airline dangers from climate change.  And the threats to his children from everything the GOP agenda was prioritizing.   Every member of Congress needs to memorize this quote from the director of CISA (the Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency- the newest Federal government agency that recognizes the profound insanity of the 'whole of government' approach to anything!

“Everything is connected, everything is interdependent, so everything is vulnerable.... And that’s why this has to be a more than whole of government, a more than whole of nation [effort]. It really has to be a global effort....” Jen Easterly. Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency’s director in a speech Oct. 29, 2021. [CISA is our nation’s newest federal agency established by the Trump Administration in 2018]   Hopefully, Ms. Easterly understands that our environment is our most vital infrastructure! And human security everywhere is inherently and irreversibly connected to it.

Security is an illusion. And unless we are responsible and virtuous with our freedoms, Americans and the rest of humanity will continue to lose both.

Here is the question I asked ChatGPT, and its answers.

What are all the aviation dangers related to climate change?

Climate change poses a range of aviation dangers, some of which include:

1. Increased turbulence: As the earth's temperature continues to rise, turbulence is expected to increase due to the stronger wind shear caused by the jet stream. This can result in more severe turbulence, making flying more uncomfortable and potentially dangerous.

2. Changes in weather patterns: Climate change is causing changes in weather patterns, resulting in more extreme weather events such as hurricanes, thunderstorms, and tornadoes. These events can cause delays and disruptions to air travel, as well as potential damage to planes and airport infrastructure.

3. Changes in air density: Rising temperatures can reduce air density, making it more difficult for planes to take off and land safely. This can impact the performance of aircraft, particularly at high altitudes or in hot and humid conditions.

4. Impacts on airport infrastructure: Climate change can lead to sea-level rise and increased flooding, which can damage airport infrastructure and disrupt air travel. Extreme weather events can also damage runways and other facilities, leading to delays and cancellations.

5. Health impacts: Climate change can exacerbate air pollution and increase the prevalence of diseases such as asthma and other respiratory illnesses, which can impact the health of airline passengers and crew.

6. Impact on aircraft efficiency: Climate change can also impact the efficiency of aircraft, particularly in terms of fuel consumption. This can lead to increased costs for airlines and potentially higher ticket prices for passengers.

Overall, climate change poses a range of risks and challenges for the aviation industry, and it is important for airlines and governments to take steps to mitigate these risks and ensure safe and sustainable air travel in the future.