3 chapters across the catalog
The devastating floods in Queensland, Australia, are discussed in the context of historical floodplains. The hosts highlight a 2010 deal between the Queensland government and Thailand to utilize "rainmaking" cloud-seeding technology, questioning if over-seeding contributed to the disaster.
Brisbane Floods, Australian Resilience, The Ozone Nightmare
The devastating floods in Brisbane, Queensland, are discussed, with the hosts praising the resilience of the Australian people. Comparisons are made to similar flooding events in the 1970s, questioning why infrastructure has not been re-engineered to prevent such disasters. Additionally, Joe from "The Ozone Nightmare" podcast is thanked for his "dollar an hour" donation and his dedication to listening while doing household chores.
Massive flooding in Queensland, Australia, has covered an area the size of Germany and France combined, devastating the coal and farming industries. Simultaneously, Australian retailers are lobbying the government to apply the Goods and Services Tax (GST) to online purchases from overseas. The hosts criticize the media for promoting higher taxes rather than retailers seeking to eliminate existing tax burdens.
