b'This past summer, many parts of the world suffered from some of the worst drought conditions in decades. In an effort to create more rain, the government of China turned once again to cloud seeding, a controversial technique that aims to target precipitation in key areas. WSJ\\u2019s Alex Ossola talks to Dr. Katja Friedrich, an atmospheric scientist at the University of Colorado Boulder, about the advantages and disadvantages of using cloud seeding to get more water where it is needed.\\xa0\\n\\n\\n\\nFurther reading:\\xa0\\n\\nChina Extends Power Curbs Amid Heat Wave, Drought\\xa0\\n\\nChina, Thirsty and Craving Rain, Lines Clouds With Silver Bullets\\xa0\\n\\nWhen the U.S. Tried to Control Hurricanes\\xa0\\n\\nIndonesian Snapshot: The Rainmakers of Riau\\xa0\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices'