New legislation aims to prohibit weather modification activities, addressing public concerns and conspiracy theories.
Fla. News — In a move that has sparked both support and controversy, Florida State Senator Ileana Garcia has introduced a bill to ban weather modification activities in the state. The proposed legislation, filed on November 20, 2024, seeks to prohibit the injection, release, or dispersion of chemicals or substances into the atmosphere with the intent to alter weather patterns, temperature, or sunlight intensity.
In Florida, weather modification has been used in the past to enhance rainfall and mitigate the effects of droughts. According to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the state has conducted several cloud seeding operations since the 1960s, with the goal of enhancing rainfall and improving crop yields.
However, the proposed bill aims to end such practices, citing concerns over the potential risks and unintended consequences of weather modification.