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The economics of modifying the weather
Apr 25, 2024
Discussing the economics of cloud seeding and artificial rain in response to recent heavy downpours in Dubai. The episode explores the historical roots of weather modification, its impact on water scarcity, and potential military applications, highlighting its effect on weather patterns and regional economies.
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- Cloud seeding is an industry in China addressing water scarcity and economic losses.
- Concerns exist on the sustainability and implications of artificial rain through cloud seeding.
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History of Cloud Seeding
Cloud seeding, initially discovered by Irving Langmore and Vincent Shafer, involves inducing snow in rain-heavy clouds by shooting down dry ice pellets. This method later evolved to using silver iodide particles to create artificial snow or ice crystals. The practice has become an industry, particularly in China, with the world's largest cloud seeding system employing over 50,000 people to address water scarcity and economic losses.
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