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Cloud seeding can increase rain and snow, and new techniques may make it a lot more effective – podcast

  • Written by Daniel Merino, Associate Science Editor & Co-Host of The Conversation Weekly Podcast, The Conversation
Cloud seeding can increase rain and snow, and new techniques may make it a lot more effective – podcastCloud seeding can increase rainfall and reduce hail damage to crops, but its use is limited.John Finney Photography/Moment via Getty Images

When an unexpected rainstorm leaves you soaking wet, it is an annoyance. When a drought leads to fires, crop failures and water shortages, the significance of weather becomes vitally important.

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