Republican Representative Mack Butler of Rainbow City, Alabama, proposed a bill to criminalize the intentional manipulation of weather or sunlight through the use of chemicals or apparatus in the sky. The bill was discussed but not voted on by the Alabama House Economic Development and Tourism Committee. Chairman Andy Whitt expressed skepticism about the necessity of the bill, citing a lack of evidence to support claims of widespread weather modification.
Conspiracy theories about weather control, particularly in relation to Hurricane Helene, have circulated, prompting concerns about government intervention in weather patterns. However, government agencies like NOAA have clarified that no technology currently exists to alter or control hurricanes or implement large-scale solar geoengineering processes. Despite this, lawmakers like Butler are pushing for legislation to prevent potential weather manipulation experiments in Alabama.
Stephanie Durnin, representing Health Freedom Alabama, supported the bill, highlighting the risks associated with climate intervention efforts. Other states, including Tennessee, have considered similar legislation. Butler’s bill, if passed, would make it a crime to intentionally release chemicals into the atmosphere to affect weather conditions, with fines of up to $100,000 for violations.
The debate surrounding the bill raises questions about enforcement, monitoring, and the need for regulation in the face of potential threats from climate intervention experiments. Supporters argue that such legislation is necessary to protect citizens from potential risks associated with weather modification practices. The bill’s future remains uncertain as lawmakers weigh the evidence and public input presented during discussions.
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