Storm Myths, Cloud Seeding and North Carolina’s Geoengineering Debate

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Storm Myths, Cloud Seeding and North Carolina’s Geoengineering Debate

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Published on Jul 21, 2025, 3:59:59 AM
Total time: 00:08:36

Episode Description

After the deadly floods in Texas, your social media feed may have been filled with viral false posts blaming "weather-control planes" for the storms. Experts say the physics do not line up but state lawmakers are seeking to ban geoengineering. WRAL's Liz McLaughlin separates fact from fiction.

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