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Friday, Sep. 19, 2025

Does a Florida law prevent visible streaks in the sky some call “chemtrails” from forming?

Clinton Engelberger | Suncoast Searchlight, Suncoast Searchlight

no

“Chemtrails” are a conspiracy theory that cannot be proved or prevented through legislative action. 

The term refers to contrail clouds, or visible condensation trails left in the sky by aircrafts. Some believe they are actually streaks called “chemtrails” consisting of harmful chemicals sprayed for corrupt purposes unknown to the public.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation that some thought would address “chemtrails,” as it banned weather geoengineering and prohibited “certain acts intended to affect the temperature, the weather or the intensity of sunlight within the atmosphere of this state.” 

But contrail clouds didn’t disappear, as they are a natural occurrence and not a government operation. Instead, the bill blocked efforts intended to reduce the effects of climate change, such as removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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