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Florida Senate Passes Bill Banning Weather Modification Projects

4/4/2025

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The Florida Senate has taken a bold step by passing a bill that prohibits weather-modification projects, aiming to curb the release of chemicals into the atmosphere. Those who defy this law could face hefty fines and felony charges. Governor Ron DeSantis backs the ban, citing worries over conspiracy theories surrounding "chemtrails," with similar measures emerging in Alabama and Tennessee.

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The Florida Senate has taken a bold step by passing a bill that prohibits weather-modification projects, aiming to curb the release of chemicals into the atmosphere. Those who defy this law could face hefty fines and felony charges. Governor Ron DeSantis backs the ban, citing worries over conspiracy theories surrounding "chemtrails," with similar measures emerging in Alabama and Tennessee.