CHINA STILL PLAYING WITH THE WEATHER

Written by: Brian Neudorff

At the start of the month meteorologist Bob Metcalfe did a post about China and their earliest snowfall in 22 years to hit Bejing which occurred on November 1st. This early snowfall wasn't the result of an unusual snow storm or climate change but the doing of the China government. They did this in hopes that it would help in easing a drought that part of the country was dealing with.

This week Chinese scientist induced their second major snowfall this month. Apparently these snow storms are wrecking havoc on everyday by causing flight delays, traffic snarls and canceling classes just to name a few.

It appears that this weather modification could have more consequences than just one or two storms but more long term effects. Obviously constant manipulating of weather patterns and storms to produce a desired result could have a domino effect on other weather systems in other places. There is also the risk of the desired results not coming true and something else happening.

Then you have the potential for corrosive chemicals being put in the clouds and of course used to melt the snow that can cause damage to roads, buildings and other structures. Also the chemicals getting into the water supply and damage to agriculture.

Although there may be scenarios and situations where weather modification sounds like a good idea, I am not for it. Weather is already unpredictable as it is, and although intentions may be noble and good the end result may have dire consequences. I am not a fan of weather manipulation and don't think it should be done. What do you think?