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MEERTALK October 2024
Weathering the Storm: Climate Change's Impact 2024 has delivered a smorgasbord of destructive and disruptive extreme weather events.
October 8, 2024
MEERTALK
MEERTALKS
MEER Shines at Avishkar: Our Journey at Pune's Premier University Research Convention
Last week, the MEER team embarked on an exciting journey to Pune, India, where we participated in the prestigious Avishkar Competition held at Fergusson College on September 27, 2024. This event is a cornerstone for fostering research culture among students and facilitating interactions between academia, research institutes, and industry pioneers.
October 2, 2024
Blog
Blog
Newsletter September 2024
We are delighted to report the successful screening of our documentary, "Freetown, Cooling a City."
September 29, 2024
Newsletter
Newsletters
Dr. Ye Tao's Recognition on The Independent's Climate 100 List: A Milestone for Environmental Innovation
In the landscape of climate resilience and innovation, certain milestones stand out as beacons of progress and motivation. It is with immense pride and excitement that we announce a remarkable achievement within our community: Dr. Ye Tao's inclusion in The Independent's inaugural Climate 100 List for 2024.
September 29, 2024
Press
Press
Celebrating Success: Rose Taylor’s 28-Mile Bridge Challenge for Climate Action
In an awe-inspiring display of determination and support for climate action, Rose Taylor recently completed an incredible journey that spanned 28 miles and crossed 45 bridges, all in the name of environmental advocacy and fundraising. This remarkable challenge was not just a physical test but also a rallying cry for climate action, bringing together the community in support of the Mirrors for Earth's Energy Rebalancing (MEER) initiatives.
September 29, 2024
Blog
Blog
Solar Climate Intervention Virtual Symposium 12 (Dr. Ye Tao & Linus Boselius)
Solar Climate Intervention Virtual Symposium 12 Dr. Ye Tao (Mirrors for Earth's Energy Rebalancing) : "From Geo-Experiments to Geoengineering—the Journey Ahead for Energy Rebalancing at the Earth's Surface." Linus Boselius (University College London, UK) : "Peak Shaving with Solar Radiation Management Would Shorten Global Temperature Overshoot"
September 25, 2024
Videos
Videos
Agriculture
In this compelling seventh episode of the MEER Podcast, Dr. Ye Tao shares fascinating updates from his recent travels in China, delving into the state of climate, agricultural, and water resource research.
September 20, 2024
Podcasts
Podcasts
FREETOWN BLOG
In a world where sustainability and eco-consciousness are increasingly paramount, MEER has embarked on an initiative to craft a unique range of furniture that embodies our commitment to environmental stewardship.
September 15, 2024
Blog
Blog
MEERTALK September 2024
Vishwanath Srikantaiah discusses how communities in India are working together to build climate adaptive solutions including rainwater, surface water, groundwater, recycled water and piped water projects.
September 9, 2024
MEERTALK
MEERTALKS
Dr. Tao's Visit to i2cool: Advancing Cooling Solutions for Earth's Energy Rebalancing
Dr. Tao recently visited the i2cool team in Shenzhen, a spinoff from the City University of Hong Kong, to explore potential collaborations aimed at advancing sustainable cooling technologies. i2cool is renowned for its work on radiative cooling, a passive cooling method that reflects heat away from surfaces without requiring energy, making it an exciting option for eco-friendly cooling solutions.
September 5, 2024
Blog
Blog
Newsletter August 2024
MEER Expands Reach in India: The MEER team recently conducted a significant site visit to Site B in India in ongoing efforts to refine application methods for our reflective sheeting. Site B in Pune is a residential cluster of eight houses with roof conditions ranging from semi-rusted to relatively stable.
August 31, 2024
Newsletter
Newsletters
Now you can have rest in your home’: the mirror roofs cooling homes in Freetown
Mohamed Koroma has lived in the Kroo Bay waterfront community in Freetown for more than 50 years but cannot remember a time when the weather has been as hot as it was in the first few months of 2024. In that period, he and many others in the Sierra Leonean capital had to cool down in their baths and sleep on their verandas.
August 16, 2024
Press
Press
MEERTALK August 2024
Jessica Wan's work demonstrates that regional marine cloud brightening in the North Pacific can be effective at reducing the risk of extreme summer heat exposure over the Western United States under present-day climate, but the same interventions become ineffective and even counterproductive under mid-century warming.
August 8, 2024
MEERTALK
MEERTALKS
Empowering Communities through Sustainable Furniture: MEER's Innovative Training Program in Freetown
MEER is thrilled to announce a ground breaking initiative designed to empower communities in Freetown by teaching essential skills for creating sustainable furniture using discarded resources. This training program uniquely blends environmental sustainability with social empowerment, providing participants with the tools to make a positive impact on their community and the planet.
August 3, 2024
Blog
Blog
Newsletter July 2024
Dr. Tao's Academic Visit to China: A Collaborative Journey
Dr. Tao is currently in China to establish new academic collaborations and explore potential research partnerships. During this trip, he is meeting with leading academics specializing in evaporation processes in land-based and lake- based systems.
July 31, 2024
Newsletter
Newsletters
Water Resources in a Warming Climate
Join Dr. Ye Tao discusses groundbreaking research on evaporation suppression, climate change impacts on lakes, and our exciting new collaboration for field experiments in Sierra Leone! Discover how MEER's innovative solutions aim to combat global droughts and protect our precious water resources.
July 20, 2024
Podcasts
Podcasts
COOLING EARTH BY USING MIRRORS TO REFLECT SUNLIGHT
🎉 It was a pleasure joining Dylan Garrett on the Hardware to Save a Planet podcast by Synapse!During our conversation, we delved deep into the innovative concept of MEER and its immense potential to combat global warming. 🌍✨ I had the opportunity to share my insights on the urgent need for sustainable solutions and how MEER can facilitate the transition toward a more sustainable future for civilization.
July 19, 2024
Podcasts
Podcasts
MEERTALK July 2024
Humans, aided by the fossil fuel industry (the “fire industry”), have altered the chemistry of our planet and its atmosphere in profound, life-changing ways. As a result, we are now, in real time, crossing a threshold into a new climate regime marked by previously unimagined extremes and whipsawing instability. How we conceptualize and respond to this unprecedented challenge is of immediate and paramount importance, not just to our psyches and our souls, but to the future of everyone on Earth.
July 7, 2024
MEERTALK
MEERTALKS
Chew Valley School’s Heartwarming Fundraising Efforts for MEER
We are thrilled to share an inspiring update from Chew Valley School, whose students have shown incredible dedication and enthusiasm in raising funds for MEER. Their recent initiatives are a testament to the power of community and the importance of supporting environmental causes.
July 4, 2024
Blog
Blog
Newsletter June 2024
Groundbreaking Partnership for Water Management Research
On June 19, 2024, a momentous event occurred at the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST) in Makeni. Dr Ye Tao and the MEER Freetown team visited the university to officially sign a hectare-scale collaborative research project between MEER and EBKUST.
June 30, 2024
Newsletter
Newsletters
The MEER Swing Bench- True Cost of Disposability and MEER’s Commitment to Sustainability
In a world where plastic waste accumulates and disposable culture thrives, society has often overlooked the true cost of disposability. The generation of plastic waste, particularly polyethylene terephthalate (PET), poses significant environmental challenges due to its non-biodegradable nature.
June 28, 2024
Blog
Blog
A Landmark Collaboration: MEER and EBKUST Unite for Freshwater Evaporation Suppression Research
On June 19th, 2024, a significant step forward in environmental research and sustainability was marked by the visit of Dr. Ye Tao and the MEER Freetown team to the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology (EBKUST) in Makeni.
June 20, 2024
Blog
Blog
Can mirrors help fight the threat of extreme heat?
When the inside of your home feels as hot as an oven, it can be impossible to cope.
During the dry season, that was the daily reality for Khadija Kamara, living in the Kroo Bay settlement of Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Her home has recently had a reflective panel installed, aimed at reducing the temperature indoors.
June 19, 2024
Press
Press
MEERTALK June 2024
Bamboo Revolution: Social Tipping Point for Planetary Climate Migration? Paul Maidowski studied International Relations in Dresden, Beijing, and Boston and worked in international climate negotiations and renewable energies. He currently explores the climate mitigation potential of bamboo for future worlds with elevated atmospheric CO2 concentrations.
June 2, 2024
MEERTALK
MEERTALKS
Newsletter May 2024
On May 22, 2024, Dr. Ye Tao and the MEER Freetown team visited the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology campus in Makeni to share MEER's groundbreaking work and to explore new collaborative opportunities with the university.
May 31, 2024
Newsletter
Newsletters
Earthshine
In this episode, we delve into Dr. Ye Tao's fascinating trip to Makeni, where he plans to embark on groundbreaking water evaporation suppression experiments. Additionally, we engage in an in-depth discussion about the critical issue of the loss of planetary albedo, also known as our Earthshine.
May 25, 2024
Podcasts
Podcasts
MEER visits the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology campus in Makeni in preparation for water experiments
On May 22, 2024, Dr. Ye Tao and the MEER Freetown team visited the Ernest Bai Koroma University of Science and Technology campus in Makeni to share MEER's groundbreaking work and to explore new collaborative opportunities with the university. Their visit was highly anticipated, and they were warmly welcomed by faculty members from various departments, as well as enthusiastic students eager to learn about innovative solutions for a sustainable future.
May 22, 2024
Blog
Blog
Local teacher’s 28 bridge challenge for MEER
Rose Taylor, a geography teacher at Chew Valley School, will cover 28 miles during the challenge which will include bridges across the city, finishing at the iconic suspension bridge in Clifton.
May 21, 2024
Press
Press
Freetown Innovation Week 2024: A Showcase of Entrepreneurial Brilliance and Climate Innovation
The Freetown Innovation Week (FIW) 2024, a one-of-a-kind event held from May 13th to 16th, was a remarkable convergence of Sierra Leone's brightest minds and innovative entrepreneurs. Organized by Innovation SL (Inno SL), an entrepreneur support organization and an innovation and technology management company, this year's event was a unique hub of creativity, collaboration, and groundbreaking ideas.
May 17, 2024
Blog
Blog