More Companies Are Promising Cloud Seeding Can Make Rain

States are spending millions of dollars on cloud seeding technology as drought conditions persist across multiple regions. Cloud seeding involves dispersing substances like silver iodide into clouds to encourage precipitation. Recent studies have provided data on the effectiveness of the practice, with some showing precipitation increases ranging from 5 to 15 percent under certain conditions. Companies offering cloud seeding services have expanded operations in states including Colorado, Wyoming, and California.

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