Shawn Ryan Show #217 Augustus Doricko - Did Cloud Seeding Cause the Texas Floods?
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Jul 11, 2025 
Augustus Doricko, Founder and CEO of Rainmaker Technology Corp., dives into the complexities of cloud seeding and its controversial roles in the recent Texas floods. He clears up myths surrounding cloud seeding, emphasizing that it's meant for precipitation enhancement without causing extreme weather. The discussion also touches on ethical practices, regulatory needs, and public skepticism towards weather modification. Doricko stresses the importance of transparency and accountability to improve trust in climate tech.
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What Cloud Seeding Actually Is
- Cloud seeding involves dispersing silver iodide into natural clouds to encourage precipitation within minutes to hours.
- It cannot create storms or drastically increase rainfall beyond natural capacity.
Aerosols Do Not Fuel Floods
- Aerosols dispersed in seeded clouds precipitate out quickly with the rain, not lingering to affect future weather.
- Winds during seeding blew aerosols away from the later storm area, negating any link to flooding.
Facing False Blame and Threats
- Doricko received death threats amid flood blame and misinformation.
- Some public figures and politicians spread false links between his cloud seeding and the floods.
