"Chemtrails" Conspiracy Theory FAQs

• What is the "chemtrails" conspiracy theory? The "chemtrails" conspiracy theory, which began circulating around 1996, posits that the white trails left behind by airplanes (contrails) are actually the result of governments, wealthy individuals, or other powerful entities deliberately spraying toxic chemicals or other substances into the atmosphere. Believers suggest various nefarious purposes for this alleged spraying, including weather control, mind control, mass sterilization, or causing health problems and reducing life expectancy. This theory is distinct from the scientifically recognized phenomenon of contrails, which are formed by the condensation of water vapor in aircraft exhaust at high altitudes.Why do some people believe in the "chemtrails" conspiracy theory? ...