A first-of-its-kind federal lawsuit sets forth allegations by an atmospheric scientist that historical weather data was manipulated and destroyed in order to justify weather modification and geoengineering activities. The case, Mabie v. United States (Case No. 1:26-cv-00274-SBP), involves an amended complaint filed by a legal coalition known as The GeoFight.
The complaint challenges the reliability and integrity of long-standing weather datasets used over multiple decades, including during the Obama and Biden administrations, to model climate trends, support federal rulemaking, and justify large-scale environmental initiatives, including geoengineering and weather modification. It also adds claims against the University of Colorado, Boulder, alleging retaliation and violations of federal whistleblower protections.
At the center of the case is Justin Mabie, a former steward of critical historical weather datasets used by the United States government, the United Nations, and other global entities. He asserts that historical data was destroyed in order to create a narrative aligned with political objectives, but not based on science.
The lawsuit also alleges that companies have been permitted to enter U.S. airspace, with the knowledge of the U.S. government, and release particles and gases intended to influence solar radiation, while significant funding from U.S., foreign, and private entities has been directed toward developing methods to intervene in weather systems.
The complaint further details that Mabie reported concerns regarding data handling, record preservation, and access to sensitive systems to NOAA officials, military personnel, and university leadership, including issues involving potential foreign access to restricted infrastructure. Rather than being protected, Mabie was allegedly subjected to a sustained pattern of retaliation, including harassment and eventual termination by the University of Colorado, Boulder.
Recent federal budget decisions, including actions under President Donald J. Trump to reduce or eliminate funding associated with certain geoengineering-related initiatives, have prompted renewed scrutiny of the scope, oversight, and underlying basis of such programs.
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