Marla Maples, a wellness advocate and co-founder of the Global Wellness Forum, is calling for transparency and regulation regarding weather modification technologies as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and state legislatures, including Florida, address public concerns about contrails and geoengineering. Maples, alongside other activists, has been a vocal critic of these methods, citing potential threats to public health and the environment. The recent catastrophic flooding in Texas has heightened concerns over the potential role of weather modification in such events, prompting calls for more stringent oversight.
The EPA, under Administrator Lee Zeldin, has released new resources to address public questions about contrails and geoengineering, aiming to enhance transparency. Meanwhile, Florida became the first state to criminalize these practices when Governor Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 56 into law. The law requires public-use airports to report on geoengineering activities, reflecting growing legislative attention to this issue. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has also proposed similar legislation, aligning with efforts to regulate the use of atmospheric substances for weather control.
Industry representatives, including Rainmaker Tech Corporation CEO Augustus Doricko, have defended the use of cloud seeding, emphasizing its scientific basis and dismissing conspiracy theories about chemical spraying. However, critics like Maples argue that these technologies, if deployed without public oversight or consent, pose significant risks to both the environment and human health. As the debate continues, the focus remains on balancing technological innovation with democratic accountability and public safety.