Weather Manipulation - Best of Coast to Coast AM - 9/16/26
Summary
Historian James Fleming discusses the history of weather modification and climate engineering in his book *Fixing the Sky*. He details documented government projects, including Operation Popeye in Vietnam and Project Cirrus, which attempted to seed clouds to alter weather patterns. Fleming also explores the legal and ethical implications of these experiments, noting that while some actions were covert, they were historically verified rather than mere conspiracy theories.
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Guest introduction: James Fleming
Fleming's background and book 'Fixing the Sky'
Discussion on weather manipulation conspiracies
Air pollution vs climate change
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Explaining the title 'Fixing the Sky'
Operation Popeye: Vietnam cloud seeding
Project Cirrus: 1947 hurricane seeding
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Government approach and Fleming's role
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