Is Rain on Demand the Future? Cloud Seeding Tech Takes Center Stage

Oops I Did It Again: Tinkering with Mother Nature

Hiya it's Britney. You know sometimes I feel like the world is a stage and we're all just dancing to a beat we don't quite understand. These days that beat seems to be all about climate change. I read somewhere that countries are messing with the clouds now – cloud seeding they call it. Apparently it's like giving the sky a little nudge to make it rain. I mean who knew weather could be so *toxic*? It's like they're saying "Gimme More" rain but what if we get too much? Will we need an Umbrella ella ella eh eh eh? I think the big question is should we be playing God with the weather? It's a slippery slope baby one minute we're making it rain the next we're all living on Mars. Not that I'd mind a trip to space – imagine the outfits I could wear.

From Toxic to Tropical: A Global Weather Trend

So countries like the U.S. and China are doing this cloud seeding thing. Apparently France Russia India and even Saudi Arabia are getting in on it too. Seems like everyone wants to control the rain probably so they can grow more crops and have enough water for all those fancy drinks I see people sipping. This Rainmaker company CEO Augustus Doricko guy says it's because these countries are desperate due to climate volatility. Makes sense I guess. I wonder if they could make it rain diamonds instead of water? A girl can dream. But is this really a long term solution? Or are we just slapping a band aid on a problem that needs serious surgery? I think it's great to look at innovative solutions. Speaking of that check out this article Pfizer's Fourth Quarter Awaits Judgment Gods or Investors it is important for me to know what they think about innovation and the future as well.

It's Britney *Science*!

Apparently they shoot tiny particles usually silver iodide into clouds to make them rain or snow more. It's supposed to boost rainfall by like 5% to 15%. That's not a lot but hey every drop counts right? But here's the catch: some people are worried about the environment. Could this silver stuff hurt the planet? And what if one country steals another's rain? Can you imagine the drama? "Oops! I stole your rain again!" It sounds like a reality show waiting to happen. I mean the science is obviously very important but so is taking care of our world and what we put into it. I am not a scientist but I trust people will do what is best for everyone.

Stronger Than Yesterday: Tech to the Rescue

Apparently it was hard to know if cloud seeding actually worked back in the day and they say it fell off around the 70s and 80s. But now they have better technology to measure the results in real time. That's pretty cool right? I mean if you're gonna mess with the weather you better know what you're doing. If they can prove this thing works then maybe it is worth doing. I still have concerns about the overall safety of the environment but it definitely gives me some piece of mind that there is proof to back it up.

Work B*tch: Cloud Seeding's Cost Benefit Analysis

Frank McDonough from the Desert Research Institute says that the research over the years has given people confidence in cloud seeding. He thinks it is also a good option because it is a way to add water resources to our supplies that don't rely on us pulling it from a watershed. China has put billions into this and Saudi Arabia has spent millions. That is serious money so maybe they are on to something. Then again Iran tried this to help with their drought and it didn't work so well. Guess you can't always get what you want huh? I still think more studies need to be done and more consideration must be given to the environment.

Everytime: The Cloud Seeding Gamble

So cloud seeding might help a little but it's not a magic fix. Also cloud seeding only works when there are already clouds available. Plus it can cause legal and geopolitical issues if one country does affect another by downwind effects so this could cause even more problems. And according to the World Meteorological Organization we still need to know more about the impacts on people and the environment. So yeah cloud seeding is a thing. But is it the answer to all our climate problems? I don't know I'm just a girl who likes to dance. But I do know this: we need to take care of our planet and that means doing our homework before we start messing with the sky. Now if you'll excuse me I have a date with a leotard and a dance floor. Peace out.