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Latest news on cloud seeding, providing comprehensive coverage of the weather modification technique's history, methods, effectiveness, environmental impact, and legal implications.

Cloud seeding is a form of weather modification that aims to change the amount or type of precipitation by dispersing substances like silver iodide, potassium iodide, or dry ice into the air to serve as cloud condensation or ice nuclei. The goal is usually to increase rainfall or snowfall, either for its own sake or to prevent precipitation in the following days.

Despite decades of research and application, cloud seeding's effectiveness remains a topic of debate among scientists. Some studies suggest it is difficult to clearly demonstrate that cloud seeding has a significant effect on precipitation, while others claim that new technologies have made it a more reliable and affordable water supply tool. Environmental and health impacts are generally considered minimal due to the low concentrations of substances used, but concerns persist about potential accumulation in sensitive ecosystems.

Cloud seeding has a long and sometimes controversial history, with initial experiments dating back to the 1940s. It has been employed for various purposes, from enhancing agricultural yields and water supplies to event planning and even military uses during the Vietnam War. Today, cloud seeding projects are conducted in many countries, including the United States, China, India, and the United Arab Emirates, among others.

Legal frameworks for cloud seeding primarily focus on prohibiting its use for hostile purposes, as outlined in the Environmental Modification Convention. However, the ownership and regulation of cloud seeding activities are largely left to national discretion, with ongoing debates about the need for more comprehensive international guidelines that account for the unique nature of clouds and the implications of new technologies.

As climate change intensifies water scarcity in many regions, interest in cloud seeding as a potential solution continues to grow. Our NewsNow feed will keep you informed about the latest developments, research findings, and discussions surrounding this complex and often contentious topic, helping you stay up-to-date on one of the most intriguing and debated forms of human intervention in the Earth's weather systems.


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