Texas Floods Ignite Conspiracy Theories Around Cloud Seeding
Recent severe flooding in Texas has led to widespread speculation and conspiracy theories blaming cloud seeding for the disastrous weather events. Despite officials confirming that the cloud-seeding practices played no role in the floods, misinformation has spread rapidly across various platforms, with some conspiracy theorists claiming it caused extreme weather. This has resulted in numerous discussions about the efficacy of cloud seeding, its environmental impact, and the ongoing confusion fueled by political narratives. Notably, state officials, including Commissioner Sid Miller, have publicly addressed these false claims, emphasizing the lack of scientific support for the allegations linking cloud seeding to the floods, as experts clarify that such weather manipulation techniques are not responsible for the recent disasters.
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