Airports across Florida have been formally notified that they must begin submitting monthly reports on weather modification and geoengineering activity or risk losing state funding. The requirement stems from a new law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, which took effect this month.
The law mandates that all public airports detail any activities involving cloud seeding, aerosol injection, or other alleged forms of climate manipulation, even though there is no official evidence that such programs are taking place at these facilities. Aviation officials and climate scientists have expressed confusion over the statute’s premise.
Critics argue the law is rooted in conspiracy theories, while supporters say it promotes transparency and accountability. “There’s no harm in asking for documentation,” said one state official who backed the measure.
Experts note that cloud seeding — a decades-old practice used in some western states for precipitation enhancement — is not currently employed at any major airport in Florida, and that the legislation may result in unnecessary reporting burdens.
