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Mirrors for Earth's Energy Rebalancing In -partnership with allies, MEER aims to lower average global temps by 1-2ºC by implementing sustainable & controllable surface cooling technologies, providing immediate heat relief and building long-term resilience
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A behind-the-scenes view of the MEER team in India, engaged in the careful preparation of a small-scale physics experiment exploring passive cooling.

#Passivecooling #BTS #MEER
#Climateadaptation
January 14, 2026 at 4:38 PM
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“[Stabilization] also means local and regional cooling and taking actions to break up large storms before they wreck cities and croplands, or break heat domes, or the type of work that MEER is doing to help deal with the fact that it is already too hot.” - Paul Gambill, MEERTalk
January 9, 2026 at 6:47 PM
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“Our climate instability is going to reduce our capacity to actually act, which is going to make climate change harder to solve, which creates more instability… This is what we’re on track for even in the most optimistic carbon mitigation scenario.” - Paul Gambill, MEERTalk

#ClimateChange
January 9, 2026 at 5:12 PM
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Our India team engaging with local bamboo vendors in India to understand traditional materials, on-ground practices, and possibilities for more sustainable engineering solutions.

#sustainability #bamboo #climatesolutions
December 24, 2025 at 6:15 PM
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Carbon removal won’t scale fast enough. What happens next?

In our upcoming January MEERTalk, Paul Gambill explains why cooling interventions are a necessary bridge, buying time while permanent CO₂ removal scales.

Register Here: www.meer.org/upcoming-eve...

#MEERTalk #CarbonRemoval
December 16, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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The Indian team conducting on-site experiments with sustainable glue options for future installations. Hands-on trials like these help refine materials, improve durability, and ensure our cooling solutions remain low-impact and climate-conscious.
#Climatesolutions #Sustainable
December 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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Our December MEERTalk is now live on YouTube. Dr. Jackie Kado (NASAC) breaks down how climate change is reshaping public health and development across Africa—and the African-led strategies driving resilience.

Watch here: youtu.be/jDldJhnzx9o?...

#MEERTalk #climateadaptation
December 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Dr. Ye Tao briefing our newest cohort of MEER trainees as they complete their training program in Sierra Leone preparing them for the major climate adaptation projects ahead.
A big year of community-led cooling and innovation awaits in 2026.
#Community #Africa #Climateadaptation
December 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Dr. Tarje warns that soil degradation is a slow-moving crisis: once soils are damaged, recovery takes years. As climate extremes intensify, global grain production could fall by 15–30% by 2040–2050 just as demand keeps rising.

#climatecrisis #climatechange #soildegradation
December 8, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Join us for the next MEERTalk with Dr. Jackie Kado, who will discuss climate impacts on public health and highlight African-driven resilience solutions.

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December 1, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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MEER welcomes new trainees who’ve joined our Africa team in recent months, focusing on climate-adaptation applications and health-survey monitoring. Their progress has been excellent, and we look forward to their contributions in the year ahead.
#Climateadaptation #health #Africa
November 28, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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Past crises taught us that honesty and a clear solution path work. Climate change requires the same approach,” says David Spratt — a reminder that we can’t afford false hope, but we can act with clarity and courage.
#Climatechange #Climatesolutions #honesty
November 20, 2025 at 6:54 PM
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On Nov 11, 2025, MEER and SLNDT signed an MoU to launch local fabrication and training for reflective cooling systems—uniting science, culture, and climate adaptation.

#ClimateAction #Adaptation #MEER #SierraLeone
November 17, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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Our next MEERTalk features Dr. Jackie Kado, Executive Director of NASAC, who will break down the urgent links between climate change and public health and discuss bold, African-led pathways to resilience.

Register: www.meer.org/upcoming-eve...

#ClimateJustice #ClimateAdaptation
November 14, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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“A fundamental restructuring of the way we live.”
Climate scholar Kyle Kimball reminds us that decarbonization isn’t just about technology — it’s about rethinking growth, cooling, and the economy itself.
#Decarbonisation #Climatechange #Economy #MEERpodcast
November 12, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Our India team was out filming today — visiting residents in our MEER trial areas to learn how the reflective sheets are performing. Field insights like these guide our next design improvements and deepen community collaboration.
#Climatechange #Communityinteraction
#India #heat
November 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Join Dr. Tarje Nissen-Meyer for a #MEERTalk on how reimagined seismology could help farmers feed 8B people sustainably.

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#soilhealth #climateadaptation
November 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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In Sierra Leone, Dr. Ye Tao is advancing rooftop technologies that reflect the sun instead of absorbing it — providing passive cooling for informal settlements and low-income housing across the Global South.
#ClimateAction #Cooling #MEER
October 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
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Dr. Ye Tao visited the Sierra Leone National Dance Group this week to explore a new collaboration blending culture, community, and climate innovation. Together, they aim to transform recycled materials into cooling components that empower women and reduce heat stress. #ClimateAction #MEER
October 23, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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Can seismic waves help us feed 8B people sustainably?

Join Dr. Tarje Nissen-Meyer on our next #MEERTalk as he explores how seismology for soil health could reshape climate adaptation.

Register here: meer.org/upcoming-eve...

#ClimateAdaptation #SoilHealth #ClimateTech
October 22, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Dr. Ye Tao and the MEER team in Sierra Leone are testing innovative rooftop engineering and clamping systems—part of MEER’s passive cooling research—built entirely from recycled and sustainable materials.

#ClimateEngineering #SustainableDesign #MEERCooling
October 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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The oceans that once absorbed our heat are now amplifying it. 2023’s record marine heat waves mark a turning point in Earth’s climate system. — Robert Hunziker
#climatechange #oceans #heatstress #meertalk
October 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
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Recent survey results from Kroo Bay reveal persistent heat stress across the settlement — a stark reminder of the need for local, community-based cooling solutions. These surveys form a vital part of MEER’s ongoing research into surface cooling and climate adaptation.
#kroobay #UrbanCooling
October 15, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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In The Gambia, Dr. Tao met with education partners to address rising heat stress in schools. Many existing buildings show strong potential for MEER’s reflective retrofits—paving the way for cooler, climate-safe classrooms across West Africa.
#ClimateAction #Education
October 10, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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The MEER team in Africa catching a breath between research sessions. Field days can be tough, but the mission keeps them going.
#ClimateAction #CoolingAfrica #Warming #MEER
October 9, 2025 at 4:24 PM