Wildfire smoke is transforming clouds, making rainfall less likely

A new study finds smoke could be making it harder for clouds to drop rain and alleviate drought, potentially kicking of a “very scary” feedback loop.

Fires, Then Floods: Risk of Deadly Climate Combination Rises - The New York Times

If cloud seeding requires particulates for water to form and smoke from wildfires is mostly ash, why don't we cloud seed near wildfires to aid? - Quora

How can smoke alter the weather and climate?

If it true that smoke particles are like 'seeds' for clouds, can it be assumed that there is a larger ecological regenerative purpose for smoke to initiate production of more rain?

Are wildfires increasing or decreasing?

Wildfires Followed by Severe Rain Will Become More Common

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Study Shows Wildfire Smoke Can Make Clouds Drop Less Rain

Climate Change Could Increase Risk of Wildfires 50% by Century's End - The New York Times