Weather modification might sound like a superpower a fictitious character may wield, but that is far from the case. Altering the weather is very much a human activity that has been used in a variety of ways. In today’s episode, we dive into weather modification and warfare, a topic Bronwen came across through lucky happenstance and fiber optic internet. We hear about The Geneva Conventions and the specific article that stipulates conditions around weather modification. The U.S. used weather modification during the Vietnam War, and we find out more about this and the surrounding debates. The weather has been controlled for other reasons, and Bronwen shed light on some of the legislation in the U.S that outlines this act. These alterations or manipulations are incredibly contentious, and there are people with very strong opinions on both sides. Tune in to hear about what some of these are!

Key Points From This Episode:

• An overview of The Geneva Conventions.
• Honing in on Article 35 of The Geneva Conventions and the rules it’s comprised of.
• The definition of weather modification and some of the most common forms it takes.
• Protocols that protect the weather during times of warfare.
• Weather modification was used by the U.S during the Vietnam War through Operation Popeye.
• Insights into how Operation Popeye worked and how it used cloud seeding.
• Debates around Operation Popeye; what those who were for and against it said.
• A brief history of the act of enhancing precipitation starting from the 1830s.
• When it became clear that there was a need for comprehensive weather modification rules.
• Some questions related to cloud ownership.
• Details into some of the lawsuits that led to the U.S. creating modification rules.
• A look at the consequences of weather misconduct.
• Weather is not just a local phenomenon; it’s an interrelated system that affects everyone.
• Insights into Colorado's Weather Modification Program, the first of its kind in the U.S.
• China's cloud seeding experiment and the damage it caused.
• What rain theft is and examples of how and where it has happened.
• A fascinating study that looked at the role that weather plays in warfare as a force multiplier.

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

'Rainmaking Is  A Weapon Used by the U.S'

James Espy

Weather Modification Association

Weather as a Force Multiplier: Owning the Weather in 2025 

Chemtrails: Aerosol and Electromagnetic Weapons in the Age of Nuclear War

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