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Weather or Not? - Weather Modification Explained (Mostly)
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In this episode, we take a deep dive into the controversial and often misunderstood subject of weather modification. For decades, governments and research programs have experimented with techniques to alter weather patterns, influence storms, and even manage global climate conditions.
We trace the history of these efforts, from Cold War–era operations that attempted to weaken hurricanes, clear jungles, and seed rain over combat zones, to modern research into ionospheric manipulation, marine cloud brightening, and large-scale solar radiation management. Along the way, we examine the scientific principles behind these projects, the political motives that drove them, and the ethical questions they continue to raise.
The conversation also looks at the concept of albedo modification, proposals to reflect sunlight back into space, and how these ideas could shape the future of climate intervention. While some of these programs are openly documented, others remain the subject of speculation, secrecy, and conspiracy.
This episode asks the bigger questions: Should humanity attempt to control the weather? What risks come with tampering on such a massive scale? And how much of what we’ve been told about these programs can be taken at face value?
If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, tell a friend, and let us know!
To get in touch, you can send us an email at [email protected], hit us up on Instagram @terriblyvexedpodcast, subscribe and comment on our YouTube page, or visit us at terriblyvexed.com to send us a message!
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Angels Don't Play This HAARP by Nick Begich and Jeane Manning
34 episodes
Manage episode 505792657 series 2949946
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the controversial and often misunderstood subject of weather modification. For decades, governments and research programs have experimented with techniques to alter weather patterns, influence storms, and even manage global climate conditions.
We trace the history of these efforts, from Cold War–era operations that attempted to weaken hurricanes, clear jungles, and seed rain over combat zones, to modern research into ionospheric manipulation, marine cloud brightening, and large-scale solar radiation management. Along the way, we examine the scientific principles behind these projects, the political motives that drove them, and the ethical questions they continue to raise.
The conversation also looks at the concept of albedo modification, proposals to reflect sunlight back into space, and how these ideas could shape the future of climate intervention. While some of these programs are openly documented, others remain the subject of speculation, secrecy, and conspiracy.
This episode asks the bigger questions: Should humanity attempt to control the weather? What risks come with tampering on such a massive scale? And how much of what we’ve been told about these programs can be taken at face value?
If you like the podcast, please rate, review, and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, tell a friend, and let us know!
To get in touch, you can send us an email at [email protected], hit us up on Instagram @terriblyvexedpodcast, subscribe and comment on our YouTube page, or visit us at terriblyvexed.com to send us a message!
LINKS:
Angels Don't Play This HAARP by Nick Begich and Jeane Manning
34 episodes
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