Articles for Weather Modification

North Dakota’s cloud seeding program draws interest from around the world. Opponents want to end it
1 month, 2 weeks ago

North Dakota’s cloud seeding program draws interest from around the world. Opponents want to end it

Associated Press  

BISMARCK, N.D. — North Dakota’s decades-long efforts to aid farmers by reshaping the weather through “cloud seeding” is facing fierce opposition in the state Capitol, where legislation could outlaw the practice, which is used across the West and has drawn global interest to one of the nation’s least populous states. Let the creator of the weather do what he does.” …

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MTG was mocked for her weather-control claims. Now Florida has a new bill to ban ‘weather modification’
3 months, 1 week ago

MTG was mocked for her weather-control claims. Now Florida has a new bill to ban ‘weather modification’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. And now a bill has been introduced in the Florida state senate to ban …

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As Hurricane Milton causes havoc in the US, fake images and videos are spreading. Here's how to spot them
5 months ago

As Hurricane Milton causes havoc in the US, fake images and videos are spreading. Here's how to spot them

ABC  

As Hurricane Milton edges towards the Florida coast, extraordinary vision of water spouts, lightning bolts, flooding and destruction is starting to emerge. It’s something we often ABC NEWS Verify has taken a look at a few videos circulating ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall, and put together this advice around the basic steps you can take to make sure you …

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China to expand weather modification program to cover 5.5 million square kilometers
4 years, 3 months ago

China to expand weather modification program to cover 5.5 million square kilometers

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — China this week revealed plans to drastically expand an experimental weather modification program to cover an area of over 5.5 million square kilometers – more than 1.5 times the total size of India. According to a statement from the State Council, China will have a “developed weather modification system” by 2025, thanks to breakthroughs in fundamental …

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Rain on demand: Cloud seeding to Karnataka's rescue?
7 years, 10 months ago

Rain on demand: Cloud seeding to Karnataka's rescue?

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: With the state having suffered successive droughts over the last two years and the monsoon forecast being dismal this year too, the government has decided to go in for cloud seeding to come to the people's rescue. Speaking to reporters here on Thursday, Agriculture Minister, Krishna Byregowda said a Detailed Project Report was being prepared and a committee comprising …

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The pilots who make it rain
8 years, 7 months ago

The pilots who make it rain

BBC  

The pilots who make it rain Getty Images A rare group of pilots fly missions into storm clouds, encouraging the rain to fall with formidable flying skills and simple chemistry. What’s key is teaching people how to keep track of the big picture, monitoring things like wind shear, gust fronts, updrafts, and downdrafts – all the dangerous things you’re taught …

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Demand rising for weather modification
15 years ago

Demand rising for weather modification

China Daily  

进入英语学习论坛下载音频 去听写专区一展身手 China will step up weather modification in key regions to help relieve drought, the director of the China Meteorological Administration has said. Weather modification technology has also been used to ensure clear skies for important events, and will possibly be used for the upcoming Shanghai World Expo. Zheng said he expects weather modification projects will contribute to the …

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