BMKG Confirms No Negative Impact from OMC Dry Ice, Cites Pollution Reduction
Indonesia's Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has confirmed that Dry Ice Cloud Seeding (OMC) for air pollution control poses no negative impact on communities. The agency suggests it may even help reduce pollution levels, drawing attention to the technology's safety and efficacy.
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