Louisiana has recently passed something called the Senate Bill 46, or SB 46. This new bill aims to restrict the release of chemicals into the air intentionally to alter things like weather, temperature, climate, or light levels. Senator Michael Fesi introduced the bill, and it has been co-authored by Heather Cloud and Valarie Hodges, who are both senators.
SB 46 is being reviewed by the Louisiana House of Representatives, and if it is passed, it will come into effect as soon as August of this year. As of now, the bill does not include what penalties there would be for violations, but it does mandate that the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality listen to any complaints from citizens relating to chemtrails.
Chemtrails
While there is no evidence to support it, many believe that “chemtrails” are part of releasing chemicals into the atmosphere from aircraft. These beliefs can range from modifying atmospheric conditions to mind-controlling substances.
The trails that aircraft leave behind are being blamed for this, but it has been stated that these are contrails, which are condensation trails from the cold air and the hot engines and exhausts of planes. The EPA has stressed that there is no evidence that this is anything else, yet the belief in chemtrails remains.
The Bill
SB 46 should put people who are worried about chemtrails at ease, as the bill will strictly prohibit the release of chemicals that are designed to intentionally alter conditions, including changing temperatures, blocking sunlight, and other factors.
The bill further stipulates that the complaints logged by the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality will have to be given to the Louisiana Air National Guard. However, the bill focuses on documenting complaints and reports rather than acting as an enforcement agency.
Reasons For The Ban
The ban on chemtrails has many supporters, including Representative Coates. They argue that chemtrails present a unique health and environmental risk if left to continue and that legislation is needed. The evidence provided is anecdotal, and claims of aluminum and barium being present in aircraft exhaust have not been verified.
Supporters have even claimed to have found documentation implicating federal agencies and their role in weather-changing efforts. However, no sources for this have been revealed, if any exist.
The Scientific View
While many people do believe in chemtrails, the scientific view completely dismisses these views. Contrails are a byproduct of aviation and are a well-documented process of jet exhausts’ water vapor interacting with freezing temperatures.
Both the NOAA and EPA have denied that there is anything more, such as chemicals being released. Research conducted nine years ago also found no evidence of chemtrails existing or secret programs contaminating the atmosphere.
Cloud Seeding
While there is no evidence of chemtrails, the closest thing could be cloud seeding, which is an intentional dispersion of substances for a very important purpose. Cloud seeding usually incorporates releasing silver iodide during times of drought to make it more likely to rain.
This process is well-documented and not hidden from the public eye, as well as the intentions being completely clear. This process is not the same as chemtrails and won’t be affected by SB 46.
Other States
Louisiana is not the only state that’s growing concerned about atmospheric alteration from aircraft. Eight other states are in the process of introducing and passing similar bills.
This shows that despite evidence not being present, bills to ensure that this cannot happen in the first place are a good insurance policy. Tenessee, Florida, and Rhode Island are all considering prohibiting modifications to weather modification.
Political Context
These kinds of legislations are becoming increasingly more common and reflects a change in perception and recent concerns over the phenomena that many don’t even believe in.
Furthermore, the idea that chemtrails exist has been popularized by famous people and social media influencers. Lawmakers need to act when there’s a public outcry, whether the concerns are based on fact or not.
Opposing Opinions
For those that are concerned about chemtrails, these legislative pushes are a breath of fresh air, but for those opposing the notion that they are real believe that it is a waste of resources.
There are concerns about these legislations having an impact on important scientific research about climate change or drought-relief efforts such as cloud seeding. Others want policymakers to shift their attention to real problems.
The Future Of The Bill
The bill will come into effect in August if it is signed by the governor. This will allow residents to log complaints about reports of chemtrails, which will be cataloged and sent over to the relevant officials.
For now, this law is mostly just a way to appease the public and gather research, but in the future, it could have implications in other fields.
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