March 18, 2026
MEER Podcast - Monica Piccinini
Brazilian journalist Monica Piccinini joins the MEER Podcast to discuss the Amazon rainforest and the complex environmental, political, and economic forces shaping Brazil today. Drawing on her reporting on deforestation, indigenous rights, agribusiness, and environmental policy, she offers a sobering look at the realities on the ground and explains why the future of the Amazon has global implications for climate, water systems, and communities far beyond Brazil.
Listen to audio on RSS: HERE
Listen to audio on Apple: HERE
Check out Monica's articles here:
Medium: https://monicapiccinini.medium.com/
Substack: https://substack.com/@yourvoiz
Website: https://yourvoiz.org/

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Newsletter April 2026
This edition of the MEER Newsletter highlights ongoing fieldwork, community engagement, and engineering progress across Sierra Leone and India, alongside insights into climate science and emerging passive cooling approaches.
April 1, 2026
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BBC The Climate Question
This episode of BBC's The Climate Question featured an interview with Eugenia Kargbo, Chief Heat Officer for Freetown, Sierra Leone. Eugenia Kargbo referenced the pilot project implemented in Kroo Bay, where reflective roofing materials have been deployed in partnership with MEER.
March 29, 2026
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