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Florida Bans Weather Modification, Sparks Controversy and Conspiracy Theories

10/10/2025

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Florida enacts a law banning weather modification and geoengineering (cloud seeding), with penalties up to five years in prison and fines up to $100,000.
The law requires airports to report aircraft equipped with cloud-seeding gear to the state.
Critics say it fuels conspiracy theories; supporters, including Attorney General James Uthmeier, call it a safeguard, with ReportFloridaSkies.com inviting suspected activities.

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Florida enacts a law banning weather modification and geoengineering (cloud seeding), with penalties up to five years in prison and fines up to $100,000.
The law requires airports to report aircraft equipped with cloud-seeding gear to the state.
Critics say it fuels conspiracy theories; supporters, including Attorney General James Uthmeier, call it a safeguard, with ReportFloridaSkies.com inviting suspected activities.