Many Major Airports Are Near Sea Level. A Disaster in Japan Shows What Can Go Wrong. – The New York Times
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Article Synopsis – “A quarter of the world’s 100 busiest airports are less than 10 meters, or 32 feet, above sea level”, leaving them vulnerable to sea level rise. To make matters worse, airports are also exceptionally sensitive to climate change. “Extreme heat can ground planes because hotter, thinner air makes achieving lift difficult. A changing climate can also increase turbulence”. To read the actual article click here.