US lawmakers consider banning "chemtrails," a move critics say could impede real climate change research.

State lawmakers across the US are considering bills that would ban "chemtrails," a debunked conspiracy theory claiming the government controls weather or citizens by spraying chemicals from airplanes. These bills, which have gained traction in states like Florida and Alabama, aim to prohibit any form of weather modification or geoengineering. Critics argue that such bans could hinder genuine scientific efforts to combat climate change, as geoengineering techniques are being explored to address global warming. Despite the theory's falsehood, it persists, fueled by controversy over legitimate scientific research into climate modification.