And it’ll stay that way too. Back when people were confidently predicting mathematically precise weather prediction (much less control) it was assumed that increases in computing power would allow us to solve the necessary sets of fluid dynamics differential equations. Of course, then Lorenz came along and, through the development of Chaos theory and nonlinear dynamics, showed that that was impossible even in theory.

Admittedly, certain large-scale, brute force applications of weather control are possible and even widely used. Cloud seeding is the canonical example. I have to say, I’m still intrigued by the idea of using large fusion bombs to try and disperse hurricanes and maybe smaller ones for tornado-spawning supercells.

Well, you’re gonna get it, whether you want it or not. The climate is going to change in some way whether we like it or not, and the old science fiction dream of climate and weather control looks to be as far away as ever.

Now, if the, apparently, far more important question is asked, “Do I, at the top of the heap, want any change in my world I don’t control myself?”, then we can understand the politics of global warming.