Tue. 01/25 - Extreme Ironing: Can You Take The Heat?

A look into the world of extreme ironing. Plus, how China has been making strides in controlling the weather by shooting rockets at clouds. And, a much more low-key opportunity to help NASA collect data about real, non-modified clouds. Sponsors: Shopify, Get a 14-day free trial at shopify.com/kottke Indeed, Get a free $75 credit at Indeed.com/goodnews Links: Meet an athlete heating up the world of extreme ironing (A/V Club) Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House by Cheryl Mendelson The Finely Pressed, Death-Defying World of Extreme Ironing (Mel Magazine) Extreme Ironing Around the World (60 Second Docs, YouTube) Extreme Ironing - Pressing For Glory (2003 TV Program) (YouTube) The Winter Olympics could highlight China’s innovative — and troubling — efforts to control the weather (Washington Post) China 'modified' the weather to create clear skies for political celebration (The Guardian) Operation Beijing storm: rockets target rain (Reuters) NASA wants you . . . to look into the clouds (Washington Post) NASA GLOBE Cloud Challenge 2022: Clouds in a Changing Climate (NASA GLOBE Program) Kottke.Org Jackson Bird on Twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices