Sensemaker: Why the internet is arguing about flooding in Dubai

A storm that brought record rainfall and flooding to parts of the United Arab Emirates led to a wave of speculation online about the dangers of ‘geo-engineering’. But what exactly is ‘cloud seeding’ and is it really to blame for the recent extreme weather?

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Release date

Lydbog: 23. april 2024