
UPDATE: In a surprising twist, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims the ongoing government shutdown has ended “taxpayer-funded weather modification experiments” that U.S. agencies insist were never taking place. Greene expressed her views on X on Friday, stating, “One good thing to come from this government shutdown… CLEAR SKIES!”
Greene, representing Georgia, is advocating for her Clear Skies Act, which aims to ban geoengineering and weather modification practices. “No more spraying chemicals in our skies. It’s time to end this dangerous and unregulated practice!!” she asserted. This declaration comes as she continues to rally against what she perceives as government overreach in climate control initiatives.
However, U.S. agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), have firmly stated they are not involved in any large-scale weather modification efforts. The EPA clarified, “The U.S. government is not engaged in any form of outdoor testing or large-scale deployment” concerning solar radiation modification.
Greene’s claims resonate with a growing community of conspiracy theorists who believe that weather modification has been responsible for natural disasters across the country. Yet, officials have dismissed these assertions, emphasizing that cloud seeding, a practice used since the mid-1900s, is predominantly funded at the state level. In fact, as of July 2024, active cloud seeding programs are operating in at least nine primarily arid Western states to combat drought.
The lack of evidence supporting Greene’s claims raises questions about her basis for declaring these programs as halted. The Independent has reached out to Greene’s office for clarification on specific experiments she believes have been impacted by the shutdown.
As commercial flights and daily activities continue unaffected, skepticism grows regarding the validity of Greene’s arguments. The ongoing debates around these topics highlight an urgent need for clarity on government involvement in weather modification efforts.
Interestingly, a recent memo revealed that the Trump administration is preparing a task force under the Department of Health and Human Services to investigate climate and weather control. This initiative has drawn criticism from experts, including climate scientist Daniel Swain, who described the memo as “pretty shocking” and indicative of “tinfoil hat” thinking.
The push for transparency in climate initiatives, as well as Greene’s vigilant stance against perceived government manipulation, ensures that this discourse remains a focal point in American politics. As the government shutdown continues, the implications for environmental policy and public perception of weather modification will be closely watched.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story unfolds.