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What is cloud seeding? Here's what it can—and can't—do to the weather
For years, scientists have experimented with engineering techniques that can safely modify rainfall. But experts say the ...
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Cloud Seeding Conspiracy Theory
More and more voices, including politicians, say that cloud seeding — or man-made ways of increasing precipitation — caused the deadly floods in Texas. Experts say this is damaging public trust.
4 Facts To Know About Cloud Seeding, From A Meteorologist
All clouds need “seeds” called condensation nuclei or ice nuclei to properly develop. This could be a speck of dust, clay or ...
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The Texas Floods Amped Up the Battle Between MAHA and the Tech Right
Michael Flynn, President Trump’s former national security adviser and election denier, who pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI ...
What is cloud seeding? Tennessee congressman backs Marjorie Taylor Greene's proposed ban after Texas floods
A Tennessee congresman is backing Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's push to ban "weather modification" in the wake of devastating ...
Cloud seeding and geoengineering explained
The catastrophic flood in Central Texas has put cloud seeding under the microscope. FOX 26 Houston Chief Meteorologist Mike ...
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'A lot of misinformation' | Texas Agriculture commissioner debunks weather modification claims in wake of deadly Hill Country floods
"Let's put an end to the conspiracy theories and stop blaming others," Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said in a ...
Map shows states with cloud-seeding programs in place
According to the GAO, states with active cloud seeding programs in 2024 are California, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, ...