EarthWise: Episode 26 :Can We Engineer the Weather?

About this episode

This episode explores the concept of cloud seeding as a solution to pollution in Delhi and discusses its science, challenges, and controversies.

As Delhi battles rising pollution, scientists and policymakers are turning to an unconventional solution — artificial rain through cloud seeding. In this episode of EarthWise, host Vivaan Mathur explores how cloud seeding works, why the Delhi government is planning it, and the science, challenges, and controversies behind weather modification. Can we really make it rain — and should we? Tune in to find out.

People in this episode

Host: Vivaan Mathur

Topics covered

• weather modification
• cloud seeding
• pollution
• artificial rain
• science
• challenges
• controversies

Keywords

• cloud seeding
• artificial rain
• Delhi pollution
• weather engineering
• science
• environmental challenges

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Delhi government

Places: Delhi, Delhi

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