Good evening. This snapshot of stories and roundup is recommended just for you, based on your interests and reading history. | | | | A Rainmaker forward operating specialist performs a preflight check on the Elijah UAV outside Pocatello, Idaho. (Photo by Nico Abegg-Guzman) | | | | | | | What to know Rainmaker, a start-up, claims its cloud-seeding drones produced 142 million gallons of snow, though results await peer review. Utah and Idaho are investing millions in this technology to combat drought. The company uses drones instead of planes, reducing costs and risks. Experts emphasize the need for more evidence to confirm effectiveness, as cloud seeding alone won’t solve the West’s water issues. Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed. | | | Opinion Mark J. Perry and Donald J. Boudreaux | | | | How was today's newsletter? | | | | | | | | |