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The "Weather Control" People Misunderstand an EPA Statement

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I hate this topic but here we go again........  The Trump Administration is not  spraying chemicals into the atmosphere to control the weather. The explanation is below. If you actually watch the video, Mr. Zeldin is saying the opposite of what the tweet contends. The U.S. government is not spraying "dangerous chemicals including sulfur dioxide" into the sky to control the weather. In fact, he is saying the opposite -- the Trump EPA is trying to stop it!   The same is true at the new EPA websites he announced . The EPA says they are trying to stop  individuals and groups from attempting to geoengineer the atmosphere -- a dangerous activity.  The State of Florida and Governor Ron DeSantis has enacted into law a complete ban on geoengineering with strong criminal penalties. However, there have been no reports of lawbreakers since the law was enacted. I don't write on this topic every time I hear from these folks. But, I want to assure my readers I am completely ...

Hurricanes Aren't Getting Worse...More People are in Harm's Way

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Since 1900, the coast population of Florida has increased by 68 times!  So, when you hear about skyrocketing damage and insurance costs, it is because we have put some much more to be wrecked in their paths. 

Has Anyone Else Noticed......

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...that, for those of us who do not  have pay cable, you still see the 30-year old Twister  on TV all of the time (it was on national TV Saturday afternoon) but never see 2024's Twisters?

Today is "World Meteorology Day"

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To my atmospheric science colleagues, hope you are having a great day. "Observing" refers to measuring the atmosphere with thermometers, weather balloons, radar, et cetera. 

A Great Source of Spring and Summer Images

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You will find hundreds of professional, curated images in my gallery at Adobe Stock Photography .  I do not use filters -- what the images present is how it looked in real life. Adobe has high standards so I think you will find that, even if you are not in the market for stock photography, you will enjoy pursuing the images. We have images from wildfires to floods and from tornadoes (and tornado shelters) to blizzards. 

How Is Your Bracket Doing?

Next time you criticize a meteorologist, just remember:  It's tough to make predictions, especially about the future.                                                        --- Yogi Berra

Sunday Fun: An Explorer for "Da Pope"

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Growing up in a Catholic, Ford family, this brought a smile to my face.  The story -- which should be of interest to about everyone -- is here . The SUV, built at Ford's Chicago Plant (5 miles from the Pope's childhood home), has a special hybrid engine, many "Chicago" touches and personalized license plates that say "Da Pope" and "Leo XIV." A number of the assembly workers wrote touching letters to Pope Leo. Hope you enjoy reading the story.  And, since it is Sunday, get to church!