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A cloud seeding startup did not cause Texas floods

CBS News on MSN · 3d

False claims link cloud seeding to deadly Texas floods, despite "zero evidence"

Viral posts promoted false claims that cloud seeding, a form of weather modification, played a role in the devastation. Meteorologists explain it doesn't work that way.

Austin American-Statesman on M… · 1d

Did cloud seeding cause Texas floods? Misinformation spreads as severe flooding strikes US

In the aftermath of the Texas Hill Country flooding, as well as floods in New Mexico and North Carolina, misinformation about cloud speeding is surging.

WFAE 90.7 · 13h

The claim that cloud seeding caused the Texas floods is untrue — and actively harmful

More and more voices, including politicians, say that cloud seeding — or man-made ways of increasing precipitation — caused the deadly floods in Texas. Experts say this is damaging public trust.

2don MSN

Misinformation is already a problem during natural disasters. AI chatbots aren’t helping

People are leaning on AI tools to figure out what is real on topics such as funding cuts and misinformation about cloud ...

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How to Spot Weather Misinformation

Conspiracy theories tend to thrive in the wake of natural disasters like the Texas floods. Here's what to look out for.

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'A lot of misinformation' | Texas Agriculture commissioner debunks weather modification claims in wake of deadly Hill Country floods

"Let's put an end to the conspiracy theories and stop blaming others," Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said in a ...

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Widespread video compilations misrepresent old visuals as Texas flood scenes

Social media is littered with misrepresented visuals said to show the deadly floodwaters that swept through Texas, in the ...

KXAN Austin on MSN5d

'Overwhelming': Misinformation spreading as Travis County recovers from devastating floods

'Kill Bill' And 'Reservoir Dogs' Star Michael Madsen's Cause Of Death Revealed: Reports Dodgers' Max Muncy responds to Orel ...

Al Jazeera on MSN5d

Texas floods: How rumour of two girls rescued from tree set off false hopes

False claims of a miraculous Texas flood rescue went viral but were disproven, emphasising journalism’s role in crises.

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The EPA is trying to fight cloud seeding conspiracy theories. It chose the worst way to do it.

The EPA is trying to fight cloud seeding conspiracy theories. It chose the worst way to do it. Let's start with the facts.

The Japan Times5d

Misinformation from left and right sows confusion amid Texas floods

Liberals baselessly blamed staffing cuts at U.S. weather agencies for flawed warning systems while conservatives ramped up ...

2don MSNOpinion

Partisan blame game after Texas flood is ugly. How low will Democrats go? | Opinion

As President Donald Trump visits Texas and as recovery of victims continues, I hope Democrats will hit pause on their ...

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Texas flooding live updates: Over 130 dead as flash flood threat increases in Texas

As dangerous flooding conditions continue to threaten central Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott said "dozens" of Texans have been ...

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