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Owning the Clouds

Transistor by PRX

Apr 28, 201710:31Science & Medicine

Humans have always been interested in controlling the weather. In the past we used raindances and sacrifices; today we turn to science. Cloud seeding is practiced all over the world, but there's still a lot we don't know...

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Owning the Clouds is an episode from Transistor by PRX. Humans have always been interested in controlling the weather. In the past we used raindances and sacrifices; today we turn to science. Cloud seeding is practiced all over the world, b...

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Published Apr 28, 2017, 10:31 long, audio available.

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What is Owning the Clouds about?

Humans have always been interested in controlling the weather. In the past we used raindances and sacrifices; today we turn to science. Cloud seeding is practiced all over the world, but there's still a lot we don't know about it. Delve into the surprising history, the controversial present, and the uncertain future of cloud seeding.

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Published Apr 28, 2017 and 10:31 long