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Fox News
16-07-2025
- Climate
- Fox News
Marla Maples wants cleaner skies in America as EPA pushes ban on weather altering
With the recent catastrophic flooding in Texas, concerns have been raised by many about the potential use of weather modification methods, prompting the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and members of Congress to investigate and promise transparency on the controversial issue. Marla Maples, co-founder of Global Wellness Forum (GWF) and a MAHA backer based in Palm Beach, told Fox News Digital she's been a longtime advocate of raising awareness about and putting a stop to weather modification. (See the video at the top of this article.) "Weather modification is the human attempt to control the skies — to alter natural weather patterns through aerosol sprays of various particulate matter such as aluminum, strontium, barium and other particulate matters," said Maples. "Cloud seeding uses silver iodide to enhance precipitation and there's also frequency-based technologies used." Maples was among those who helped get Florida Senate Bill 56 passed. It prohibits the release of chemical compounds that affect the temperature, weather, climate or intensity of sunlight. At least 24 states have introduced similar legislation. On July 1, 2025, Florida became the first state to criminalize geoengineering and weather modification when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the bill into law. "Just think, when such practices are done without public knowledge or consent, we must ask: Who decides what happens in our shared atmosphere?" said Maples. "While these technologies exist, many are deployed without strict regulations, public oversight or informed consent." Maples believes there should be transparency, safety and public participation in decisions that affect the environment and public health. Heeding Gov. DeSantis' call after he signed SB 56, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier wrote to public-use airports on Monday informing operators of the new law. The law in Florida now "requires all 'public-use airports' to report on geoengineering and weather modification activities." "Injecting our atmosphere with novel chemical compounds to block the sun is a dangerous path, especially in Florida, where sunshine is our most valuable resource," wrote Uthmeier. "Furthermore, as our hearts break for the victims of the flash floods in Texas, I can't help but notice the possibility that weather modification could have played a role in this tragedy." He said the law now "requires all 'public-use airports' to report on geoengineering and weather modification activities." Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, recently told reporters in relation to the Texas flooding tragedy that "to the best of my knowledge, there is zero evidence of anything related to anything like weather modification." EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin recently announced two new online resources designed to address public questions and concerns about contrails and geoengineering. "I tasked my team to compile everything we know about contrails and geoengineering to release to you now publicly," wrote Zeldin in an X post. "I want you to know EVERYTHING I know about these topics, and without ANY exception." Contrails are condensation trails formed from planes, while geoengineering is an effort to deliberately alter the Earth's climate, such as through cloud seeding. "I tasked my team to compile everything we know about contrails and geoengineering to release to you now publicly." Many believe some contrails have chemicals and/or other substances that alter the environment for weather modification purposes – which the EPA hopes to investigate in the push for transparency. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., recently shared her proposal for a bill to prohibit "the injection, release or dispersion of chemicals or substances into the atmosphere for the express purpose of altering weather, temperature, climate or sunlight intensity." Rainmaker Tech Corporation CEO Augustus Doricko, in a recent appearance on "The Will Cain Show," shared how his company adds 50 grams of silver iodide per operation, touching on public concerns. "I have yet to see any sufficient evidence of a malevolent conspiracy of someone releasing toxins into the atmosphere in those long streaky tracks in the upper atmosphere," said Doricko. "A lot of what I've seen seems to suggest those are condensation trails formed by airplanes," he said. "Now, regardless of whether those are condensation trails or chemtrails — and I am entirely open to people presenting evidence of them being chemtrails of some kind, despite not believing them to be that now — if you see a long streak in the sky that has nothing to do with cloud, which relies on existing big puffy natural clouds raining a little bit more," he added. "These aren't the skies that I grew up with in my small hometown in Georgia, when the clouds were big and puffy and the skies were bright blue." Said Maples, "These aren't the skies that I grew up with in my small hometown in Georgia, when the clouds were big and puffy and the skies were bright blue. For years, I've been observing high-altitude airplanes creating streaks of white across the sky that linger all day, spread out like fine feathers and white out the beautiful sun." The former wife of President Donald Trump and mother of Tiffany Trump said she believes side effects such as chronic diseases, threats to agriculture and lack of exposure to Vitamin D are all linked to geoengineering. "When I see a lot of spraying in the sky, my mind is a little more foggy. My energy field is much lower. It's harder for me to focus," Maples told Fox News Digital. Maples asked Americans to "observe how they feel after being outside seeking fresh air, and yet see a sky filled with these lingering streams." "Do you notice a dizzy feeling? Is your mind not as clear? Are you observing a lack of energy or unusual headaches, a sore throat, allergy symptoms?" She suggested these are all questions people should be asking. In a post on X, HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared his support for states' efforts to ban geoengineering. "Twenty-four states move to ban geoengineering [of] our climate by dousing our citizens, our waterways and landscapes with toxins," he wrote. "This is a movement every MAHA [advocate] needs to support. HHS will do its part." In a study by the University of Washington in 2021, researchers identified a link between air pollution and dementias. Experts, including those from Harvard University, have previously confirmed that aerosol injection technologies are not in use and are theoretical — saying they would be highly visible. A Harvard University professor specializing in solar geoengineering said, according to a research site, "There is no evidence for the existence of chemtrails." "If such a program existed at the scale required to explain the claimed amount of chemtrails, it would require thousands or perhaps tens of thousands of people," the site noted. "It would be extraordinarily hard to keep such a program secret because it would be so easy for a single individual in the program to reveal it using leaked documents, photographs or actual hardware," it continued.
Yahoo
12-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
'Others would call it conspiracy theories': Florida anti-chemtrail bill advances. What that means
A bill to ban "weather modification activities" in Florida passed its first legislative hurdle Tuesday. The Senate Environmental and Natural Resources Committee voted 6-3 along party lines to advance it after hearing comments from its sponsor and President Donald Trump's second wife. The bill would ban attempts to cause or disperse rain, snow, fog or other atmospheric conditions, sometimes called cloud seeding. SB 56's sponsor, Miami state Sen. Ileana Garcia, said it was in response to numerous calls from residents about inexplicable weather phenomena and health concerns. 'Some would call it concerns. Others would call it conspiracy theories. But I thought that perhaps this bill would allow us to start somewhere where we can start to separate fact from fiction,' she said, according to Florida Politics. If SB 56 passes, it would repeal nearly a dozen provisions in Florida statutes that allow state-licensed weather modification such as cloud-seeding to cause rain, block any future innovations, and prohibit the injection, release or dispersion of any substance or apparatus into the atmosphere within Florida's borders 'for the express purpose of affecting the temperature, the weather, or the intensity of sunlight.' The bill also adds a fine of up to $100,000 for violations, an amount dramatically increased from the $10,000 in the original version. Normally, second-degree misdemeanors such as the violation in the bill would result in a $500 penalty. In the committee hearing, Garcia brought up the term that the bill itself carefully avoids: chemtrails. 'Yet many will complain — a lot of our constituents have — that there's activity going on, aircrafts flying by, some type of condensation. And let's call a spade a spade: chemtrails," she said. "That's the term that the conspiracy theorists are coined with. But think about what the concerns are: health risks … including respiratory issues. I get a lot of those complaints. Also allergies, environmental impact, concerns regarding possible soil and water contamination, harming wildlife, disrupting ecosystems, government transparency as a whole, government efficiency. "It's in question. It's in play all the time," she said. "Chemtrails" refer to the fear of a long-running conspiracy theory that nefarious people or government agencies are spreading toxic chemicals on an unsuspecting populace through the white trails of condensed water vapor left in the sky by airplanes. Several speakers from the Global Wellness Forum, including founder Marla Maples, Trump's second wife and mother of their daughter Tiffany, spoke in favor of the bill, talked about the metals supposedly getting injected into the air, an increase of Alzheimer's disease patients, and sightings of 'unusual trails and streaks in the sky" left by airplanes before hurricanes struck the state. But chemtrails have been debunked for years. "Chemtrails," as described by a Harvard University report, is a conspiracy theory buzzword that refers to types of contrails, the line-shaped clouds or "condensation trails" visible behind aircraft engines under certain atmospheric conditions. Contrails are composed when hot, humid air from the engines condenses into ice crystals in the cold air, the National Weather Service says. While they often fade quickly, especially in dry weather, their appearance and durability can change depending on the conditions the plane flew through, including altitude, temperature, humidity, sunlight, wind speed, etc. Sometimes, in saturated, high-humidity conditions, some contrails may persist for hours and spread out into cirrus clouds, or last long enough for multiple airplane paths to create a crisscross effect. This normal event has been singled out by conspiracy theorists as evidence that the government, the military, or climate scientists are deliberately pumping chemicals into the atmosphere for various intended effects such as human population control, weapons testing, mind control and more. The theory spread far enough into conspiracy circles that in 2000, the EPA teamed up with the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to issue a report debunking the chemtrails theory. Other agencies, such as the U.S. Air Force, issued their own fact sheets explaining what contrails were. "EPA is not aware of any deliberate actions to release chemical or biological agents into the atmosphere," the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said. Conspiracy theorists have pointed to such reports as evidence of collusion in the scheme. Fog brings conspiracy theories: Does Florida fog contain Serratia Marcescens? Fogvid-24 rumors swirl. What to know In 1996, the U.S. Air Force published a report about proposed weather modification in the future. The report itself said it contained "fictional representations of future situations/scenarios," but it triggered concerns about shadowy evil plans. The USAF later clarified that the paper was created in response to a military directive asking for future scenarios and did not reflect any plans, present or future, to modify the weather. Since then, any reports of proposed geoengineering projects, rocket engine tests, widespread sickness, or just suspicious cloud formations bring out more accusations of chemtrails and governmental conspiracy. In recent months, concerns over dense fog in Florida have also triggered rumors of chemical testing or attacks against the populace. Chemtrails have also been blamed for hurricanes. Most recently when Hurricane Miltion became the second major hurricane to make landfall in two weeks, conspiracy theorists claimed the Biden administration was controlling the weather to affect the election. The spread of misinformation became so prevalent that both NOAA and FEMA were forced to create fact-checking webpages. Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene helped spread the rumor in an X post that was seen more than 44 million times. "Yes they can control the weather," she said. "It's ridiculous for anyone to lie and say it can't be done." She posted a follow-up asking if Americans agreed to their weather being modified. Greene was widely ridiculed, with former President Joe Biden calling the claim "stupid" and U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez, a Miami Republican, saying 'Humans can't create or control hurricanes. Anyone who thinks they can, needs to have their head examined.' But the claim gained traction anyway. Rolling Stone reported that meteorologists were getting death threats. SB 36, Weather Modification Activities, does the following: Repeals 11 Florida statutes defining and regulating weather modification in the state Prohibits "the injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of a chemical, a chemical compound, a substance, or an apparatus into the atmosphere within the borders of this state for the express purpose of affecting the temperature, the weather, or the intensity of sunlight" Changes the second-degree misdemeanor for anyone attempting weather modification without a state license to anyone attempting it at all, and adds a fine of up to $100,000 per violation Bans all study, research or experimentation in the field of weather modification Tennessee passed a similar law last year, with several legislators referring to the chemtrails conspiracy. Kentucky and Arizona have also introduced legislation to ban weather modification and geoengineering. On a small scale, yes. The idea of cloud seeding, where substances such as silver iodide or dry ice are released into the atmosphere to increase rain or snow, mitigate hail or disperse fog, has been around since 1891 and was first put into practice in 1946. But nothing on a large scale has been found to work. "No technology exists that can create, destroy, modify, strengthen or steer hurricanes in any way, shape or form," NOAA said. There was an attempt, starting in the 1960s, by the U.S. military to modify hurricanes in the Atlantic basin, called Project STORMFURY. The project was unsuccessful and was discontinued, NOAA said. In February, researchers proposed dehydrating the atmosphere by seeding the upper atmosphere with small particles known as ice nuclei to slow climate change. But other scientists have been skeptical, and one of the researchers admitted, "we don't have a plan or the technology to do this." This article originally appeared on Tallahassee Democrat: Florida chemtrails bill would ban those and weather modification
USA Today
12-02-2025
- Climate
- USA Today
'Others would call it conspiracy theories': Florida anti-chemtrail bill advances. What that means
'Others would call it conspiracy theories': Florida anti-chemtrail bill advances. What that means What are chemtrails? Conspiracy theory has persisted for decades Show Caption Hide Caption Storms bringing threat for severe weather to the Gulf Coast As multiple storms bring snow and ice to the Northeast this week, the situation along the Gulf Coast will be very different. A bill to ban "weather modification activities" in Florida passed its first legislative hurdle Tuesday. The Senate Environmental and Natural Resources Committee voted 6-3 along party lines to advance it after hearing comments from its sponsor and President Donald Trump's second wife. The bill would ban attempts to cause or disperse rain, snow, fog or other atmospheric conditions, sometimes called cloud seeding. SB 56's sponsor, Miami state Sen. Ileana Garcia, said it was in response to numerous calls from residents about inexplicable weather phenomena and health concerns. 'Some would call it concerns. Others would call it conspiracy theories. But I thought that perhaps this bill would allow us to start somewhere where we can start to separate fact from fiction,' she said, according to Florida Politics. If SB 56 passes, it would repeal nearly a dozen provisions in Florida statutes that allow state-licensed weather modification such as cloud-seeding to cause rain, block any future innovations, and prohibit the injection, release or dispersion of any substance or apparatus into the atmosphere within Florida's borders 'for the express purpose of affecting the temperature, the weather, or the intensity of sunlight.' The bill also adds a fine of up to $100,000 for violations, an amount dramatically increased from the $10,000 in the original version. Normally, second-degree misdemeanors such as the violation in the bill would result in a $500 penalty. In the committee hearing, Garcia brought up the term that the bill itself carefully avoids: chemtrails. 'Yet many will complain — a lot of our constituents have — that there's activity going on, aircrafts flying by, some type of condensation. And let's call a spade a spade: chemtrails," she said. "That's the term that the conspiracy theorists are coined with. But think about what the concerns are: health risks … including respiratory issues. I get a lot of those complaints. Also allergies, environmental impact, concerns regarding possible soil and water contamination, harming wildlife, disrupting ecosystems, government transparency as a whole, government efficiency. "It's in question. It's in play all the time," she said. "Chemtrails" refer to the fear of a long-running conspiracy theory that nefarious people or government agencies are spreading toxic chemicals on an unsuspecting populace through the white trails of condensed water vapor left in the sky by airplanes. Several speakers from the Global Wellness Forum, including founder Marla Maples, Trump's second wife and mother of their daughter Tiffany, spoke in favor of the bill, talked about the metals supposedly getting injected into the air, an increase of Alzheimer's disease patients, and sightings of 'unusual trails and streaks in the sky" left by airplanes before hurricanes struck the state. But chemtrails have been debunked for years. What are chemtrails? "Chemtrails," as described by a Harvard University report, is a conspiracy theory buzzword that refers to types of contrails, the line-shaped clouds or "condensation trails" visible behind aircraft engines under certain atmospheric conditions. Contrails are composed when hot, humid air from the engines condenses into ice crystals in the cold air, the National Weather Service says. While they often fade quickly, especially in dry weather, their appearance and durability can change depending on the conditions the plane flew through, including altitude, temperature, humidity, sunlight, wind speed, etc. Sometimes, in saturated, high-humidity conditions, some contrails may persist for hours and spread out into cirrus clouds, or last long enough for multiple airplane paths to create a crisscross effect. This normal event has been singled out by conspiracy theorists as evidence that the government, the military, or climate scientists are deliberately pumping chemicals into the atmosphere for various intended effects such as human population control, weapons testing, mind control and more. The theory spread far enough into conspiracy circles that in 2000, the EPA teamed up with the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to issue a report debunking the chemtrails theory. Other agencies, such as the U.S. Air Force, issued their own fact sheets explaining what contrails were. "EPA is not aware of any deliberate actions to release chemical or biological agents into the atmosphere," the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said. Conspiracy theorists have pointed to such reports as evidence of collusion in the scheme. Fog brings conspiracy theories: Does Florida fog contain Serratia Marcescens? Fogvid-24 rumors swirl. What to know Where did the chemtrails conspiracy theory come from? In 1996, the U.S. Air Force published a report about proposed weather modification in the future. The report itself said it contained "fictional representations of future situations/scenarios," but it triggered concerns about shadowy evil plans. The USAF later clarified that the paper was created in response to a military directive asking for future scenarios and did not reflect any plans, present or future, to modify the weather. Since then, any reports of proposed geoengineering projects, rocket engine tests, widespread sickness, or just suspicious cloud formations bring out more accusations of chemtrails and governmental conspiracy. In recent months, concerns over dense fog in Florida have also triggered rumors of chemical testing or attacks against the populace. Chemtrails have also been blamed for hurricanes. Most recently when Hurricane Miltion became the second major hurricane to make landfall in two weeks, conspiracy theorists claimed the Biden administration was controlling the weather to affect the election. The spread of misinformation became so prevalent that both NOAA and FEMA were forced to create fact-checking webpages. Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene helped spread the rumor in an X post that was seen more than 44 million times. "Yes they can control the weather," she said. "It's ridiculous for anyone to lie and say it can't be done." She posted a follow-up asking if Americans agreed to their weather being modified. Greene was widely ridiculed, with former President Joe Biden calling the claim "stupid" and U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez, a Miami Republican, saying 'Humans can't create or control hurricanes. Anyone who thinks they can, needs to have their head examined.' But the claim gained traction anyway. Rolling Stone reported that meteorologists were getting death threats. What would SB 36 do? SB 36, Weather Modification Activities, does the following: Repeals 11 Florida statutes defining and regulating weather modification in the state Prohibits "the injection, release, or dispersion, by any means, of a chemical, a chemical compound, a substance, or an apparatus into the atmosphere within the borders of this state for the express purpose of affecting the temperature, the weather, or the intensity of sunlight" Changes the second-degree misdemeanor for anyone attempting weather modification without a state license to anyone attempting it at all, and adds a fine of up to $100,000 per violation Bans all study, research or experimentation in the field of weather modification Tennessee passed a similar law last year, with several legislators referring to the chemtrails conspiracy. Kentucky and Arizona have also introduced legislation to ban weather modification and geoengineering. Can we manipulate the weather? On a small scale, yes. The idea of cloud seeding, where substances such as silver iodide or dry ice are released into the atmosphere to increase rain or snow, mitigate hail or disperse fog, has been around since 1891 and was first put into practice in 1946. But nothing on a large scale has been found to work. "No technology exists that can create, destroy, modify, strengthen or steer hurricanes in any way, shape or form," NOAA said. There was an attempt, starting in the 1960s, by the U.S. military to modify hurricanes in the Atlantic basin, called Project STORMFURY. The project was unsuccessful and was discontinued, NOAA said. In February, researchers proposed dehydrating the atmosphere by seeding the upper atmosphere with small particles known as ice nuclei to slow climate change. But other scientists have been skeptical, and one of the researchers admitted, "we don't have a plan or the technology to do this."
Yahoo
30-01-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Marla Maples backs RFK Jr. for Trump Cabinet, advocates for healthier food choices
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday for the confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary, supporters and leaders in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement gathered to show their support. Among the supporters was Marla Maples, ex-wife of President Trump and mother to Tiffany Trump, who co-founded the Global Wellness Forum. The organization "unites and empowers groups and activists worldwide, amplifying their efforts to promote health, sovereignty, truth and transparency," according to its website. Why Does Rfk Jr.'s Voice Sound Raspy? Here's What To Know Maples spoke with Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview sharing her excitement for the MAHA movement and her hopes for a healthier America under her friend Kennedy. "I have to support America's health, our children's health … we suffered so long with what they're putting in our food supply without having consent on what we're getting medically," said Maples. Read On The Fox News App Maples added, "It's the most important thing I think we have for ourselves [and] our children … and I have a little grandbaby coming, so I want to make sure we leave a cleaner world for our children's children, too." Tiffany, 30, is expecting a child with her husband Michael Boulos, President Trump announced in October. Make America Healthy Again: The Powerhouse Foods That Work Medical Magic Maples shared that Americans should "read every label" of the food they are consuming. "Just make sure you stay away from corn syrups, any artificial colors. I've been telling people forever. No refined sugars." Maples said she believes Americans should rely on their own intuition when it comes to their health. "Truly, you have an inner sense of what's good for us, and really trusting that, taking time and just caring enough about yourself." Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter She added, "It's really about maintaining your own health and being your own best doctor." Maples also advocated for people growing their own food when possible. "If you have the chance to grow your own garden, that's the best. I used to do it growing up. Now I live in a condo and I have little herbs growing." The wellness advocate is also a big believer in the power of prayer, sharing, "Be really sure before you put anything in your body and pray over it all." For more Health articles, visit To stay fit both physically and mentally, Maples shared that she does handstands and lots of stretching. "If I have a chance to play a sport during the week, I'll get out and do that because it keeps my mind very clear and helps my mind be very focused." Representatives of the Global Wellness Forum were also seen supporting Kennedy at his confirmation hearing. "We're going to be helping support Bobby and Bobby's initiatives in the government … making sure there's a way we can bring teams together to support what he's going to be doing in the government, so we can support in the community," Maples article source: Marla Maples backs RFK Jr. for Trump Cabinet, advocates for healthier food choices
Fox News
30-01-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Marla Maples backs RFK Jr. for Trump Cabinet, advocates for healthier food choices
As Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday for the confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary, supporters and leaders in the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement gathered to show their support. Among the supporters was Marla Maples, ex-wife of President Trump and mother to Tiffany Trump, who co-founded the Global Wellness Forum. The organization "unites and empowers groups and activists worldwide, amplifying their efforts to promote health, sovereignty, truth and transparency," according to its website. Maples spoke with Fox News Digital in an on-camera interview sharing her excitement for the MAHA movement and her hopes for a healthier America under her friend Kennedy. "I have to support America's health, our children's health … we suffered so long with what they're putting in our food supply without having consent on what we're getting medically," said Maples. Time for prayers all. Holding space with the Pharma folks sitting right in front of us… Bobby just entered. Here with our Global Wellness Forum team 👉 Maples added, "It's the most important thing I think we have for ourselves [and] our children … and I have a little grandbaby coming, so I want to make sure we leave a cleaner world for our children's children, too." Tiffany, 30, is expecting a child with her husband Michael Boulos, President Trump announced in October. Maples shared that Americans should "read every label" of the food they are consuming. "Just make sure you stay away from corn syrups, any artificial colors. I've been telling people forever. No refined sugars." Maples said she believes Americans should rely on their own intuition when it comes to their health. "Truly, you have an inner sense of what's good for us, and really trusting that, taking time and just caring enough about yourself." She added, "It's really about maintaining your own health and being your own best doctor." Maples also advocated for people growing their own food when possible. "If you have the chance to grow your own garden, that's the best. I used to do it growing up. Now I live in a condo and I have little herbs growing." The wellness advocate is also a big believer in the power of prayer, sharing, "Be really sure before you put anything in your body and pray over it all." For more Health articles, visit To stay fit both physically and mentally, Maples shared that she does handstands and lots of stretching. "If I have a chance to play a sport during the week, I'll get out and do that because it keeps my mind very clear and helps my mind be very focused." Representatives of the Global Wellness Forum were also seen supporting Kennedy at his confirmation hearing. "We're going to be helping support Bobby and Bobby's initiatives in the government … making sure there's a way we can bring teams together to support what he's going to be doing in the government, so we can support in the community," Maples added.
