Buttigieg: Climate Change Disrupting Transportation Industry

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In an interview on "Face the Nation," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg discussed the impacts of climate change on transportation, the expected high volume of holiday travel, and the need for infrastructure improvements. He emphasized the importance of evolving policies and technology to address increasing turbulence and severe weather. Buttigieg also addressed the challenges in hiring air traffic controllers, Boeing's safety issues, and the push for electric vehicles, countering criticisms from former President Trump and highlighting the Biden administration's efforts to build a robust EV infrastructure and maintain road safety.
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