"Chinese scientists have artificially induced the second major snowstorm to wreak havoc in Beijing this season, state media said today, reigniting debate over the practice of tinkering with Mother Nature.Did I miss something? Is it old news to anyone that China has a Weather Modification Department and that they are actively manipulating the Weather paterns over China (and who knows where else)?
After the earliest snow to hit the capital in 22 years fell on November 1, the capital was again shrouded in white yesterday with more snow expected in the coming three days, the National Meteorological Centre said.
The China Daily, citing an unnamed official, said the Beijing Weather Modification Office had artificially induced both storms by seeding clouds with chemicals, a practice that can increase precipitation by up to 20 per cent."
What are the regional or global impacts of this manipulation? What effects do these "chemicals" have on the environment, the ecosystems, or humanity? If you catch a "chemical snowflake" on your tongue, what exactly are you injesting?
I seem to find that the story should be more on the fact that China has the capability to manipulate weather patterns, and less on the grumpy Chinese citizens stuck in the snow!
American scientists have seeded clouds in drought-stricken areas in attempts to induce rain, for years, with varying results. The Chinese are doing it in the winter-time instead. It's not new, except for the size and scope of the project - and the fact that it's a gummint-run program, rather than a local Dept. of Agriculture.
ReplyDeleteYour question about what the snow-tasters are ingesting, however, is a good one. We've used silver iodide seeds for the rain attempts. I don't think I'd want to eat any of that.
um....you are eating that sir and so are your children. Along with barium, aluminum and sulfur dioxide to name a few chemicals. There is a huge international scientists meeting in San Diego Feb. 18-22 (please come to join the de mons tration) to decide to up the ante. Thank you for drawing attention to this crime against humanity and all life on this planet. Spread the word! Take action! Please.
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Dr. Nick Begich - well respected researcher on HAARP and weather modification
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