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Make it rain: What is cloud seeding?

The city of Lahore is using artificial rain to clear the air.

Officials in Lahore, Pakistan have been using artificial rain in an effort to lower levels of air pollution. They make it rain through cloud seeding, a process that involves firing special particulates from a plane.

Alex from the What in the World team explains how the process works. And Navin Singh Kadka, the 麻豆社鈥檚 global environment correspondent, discusses the impact of creating artificial rain and the controversies that come with it.

Also: The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) starts on 13 January. Several of Africa鈥檚 top footballers will step away from their clubs in Europe and Saudi Arabia during the month-long tournament. Nishat Ladha, a reporter with 麻豆社 Africa Sport, explains the impact that could have on their clubs and their careers.

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Presenter: Hannah Gelbart
Producer: Alex Rhodes and William Lee Adams
Editors: Verity Wilde and Simon Peeks

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