Climate Change Forces Redesigning Of Major Airports

Bloomberg News reports:

Airports around the world are relocating sensitive electrical equipment to rooftops to protect it from flooding, reinforcing runways to handle extreme temperature swings and revving up air conditioning as climate change complicates operations.

In New York, the $19 billion redevelopment of John F. Kennedy International Airport includes preparing for more extreme weather events such as storm surges and coastal floodings.

Higher temperatures even affect the laws of physics underpinning flying itself. Warm weather means the air is less dense, creating reduced lift for the wings and power for the engines. That, in turn, can require longer runways.

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From fortified runways to new terminals, the world’s busiest airports are changing how they operate to cope with wild climate swings https://t.co/SVI7dTyiNy

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