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/kottkeIndeed, Get a free $75 credit at Indeed.com/goodnewsLinks:Meet an athlete heating up the world of extreme ironing (A/V Club)Home Comforts: The Art and Science of Keeping House by Cheryl MendelsonThe 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.OrgJackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.