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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 technology isn't capable of causing extreme, sudden flooding.
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 ...
'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, ...
New Texas flood threat halts search for victims of deadly July 4 flooding
Ground search operations were suspended Sunday in Kerr County, Texas, where crews have continued to look for those still lost ...
New flooding hits battered Texas; water rescues, evacuations underway: Updates
Heavy rain and a new wave of flooding in central Texas on Sunday prompted swift water rescues and hampered the grim search for victims of the deluge that swept through the region more than a week ago, ...