The Startup That Can Kill Hurricanes, and Why It Might Be a Bad Idea

Given the extreme weather events of the past few years, and how prevalent the stories have been around them recently, it’s no surprise that we are also seeing a rise in stories about “weather tech” and the startups that promise new technologies to help us control the weather. From cloud seeding to hurricane dissipation, it’s tempting to see technology as the saviour for all these extreme weather patterns which are getting worse every year.

Unfortunately, the side effect of these technologies may be even worse when you consider the imbalances or instabilities they may create in our planet’s delicate ecosystem. Clearing forests to prevent fires, for example, has been shown to make wildfires worse when they eventually do happen. It’s a classic case of what seems like a solution potentially making the long term situation worse.