We would like to remind you of this upcoming event.

Meddling with the weather

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Time: 5:30PM - 8:00PM NZST (GMT+12:00)

Meteorological Society of New Zealand Auckland Branch Meeting
Wednesday, April 14th, 5:30 pm
Meddling with the Weather:
Sociological Objections to a Scientific Practice

Dr. Steve Matthewman
Department of Sociology, The University of Auckland


Drinks and Nibbles in the Physics Common Room 7th Floor starting
at 5:30pm
Seminar in SLT1 (Ground Floor) starting at 6:00pm

Maths Physics Building, 38 Princes Street
The University of Auckland
Corner Princes Street and Wellesley Street
Parking on Princes Street (Parking Meters)



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.

For more details contact:
Kim Dirks 3737-599 Ext: 86301
k.dirks@...