Teaching Comparative Government and Politics

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

Chinese technology

The Chinese meteorologists may be on to something big, according to this Xinhua report.

China may artificially change unfavorable weather for Olympics

"If bad weather threatens the August 8 opening of Beijing's Olympic Games, then meteorologists may change the weather, according to a Chinese meteorology official...

"Meteorological departments will consult with the Beijing municipal government whether or not to change the city's weather, should there be any unfavorable weather on August 8, Chen Zhenlin, a vice director with the China Meteorological Administration (CMA) said.

"He said meteorologists have made preparations for artificial weather modification since 2003, especially on reducing rainfall, but admitted that the technology still has limitations..."


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