Can we really make it rain? This episode takes a grounded look at cloud seeding, the science—and controversy—behind human-influenced weather.
We explore:
- How silver iodide and salt are used to trigger precipitation
- The methods: static vs. dynamic seeding
- Scientific debates on effectiveness and data inconsistency
- Environmental and health safety assessments
- Legal gray areas and unregulated international cloud ownership
- Why conspiracy theories keep cloud seeding in the spotlight
- The resurgence of the “rainmaker” in climate tech circles
Whether you’re curious about climate engineering, water policy, or the tech reshaping our skies, this episode brings clarity to a cloudy topic.
