Meteorological Society of
Wednesday, April 14th,
Meddling with the Weather:
Sociological Objections to a Scientific Practice
Dr. Steve Matthewman
Department of Sociology, The
This talk considers the science of weather modification from a sociological perspective. Particular emphasis will be placed on explaining weather modification's shifting scientific status and public opposition to such programmes. Far from being an interesting aside in meteorological history, weather modification lurks perpetually on the policy horizon. It will be argued that current practices of weather modification are a waste of time and money, they postpone pressing decisions regarding water allocation and conservation, and annoy a lot of people in the process.
Where:
Drinks and Nibbles in the Physics Common Room 7th Floor starting at
Seminar in SLT1 (Ground Floor) starting at
The
Corner
Parking on
For more details contact:
Kim Dirks
3737-599 Ext: 86301