Press
External coverage of MEER in journals, newspapers, broadcast and digital media.
What's it like being a chief heat officer?
BBC World Service — The Climate Question (26 mins). What's it like being a chief heat officer? Featuring Eugenia Kargbo, Chief Heat Officer for Freetown, Sierra Leone.
Dr. Ye Tao's Recognition on the Climate 100 List
The Independent's inaugural Climate 100 List 2024 recognises the world's foremost environmentalists, published to coincide with Climate Week NYC. Dr. Ye Tao is named among the honourees.
'Now you can have rest in your home': the mirror roofs cooling homes in Freetown
The Guardian — Initial results show homes in Sierra Leone's capital fitted with heat-reflective roofing sheets can be up to 6C cooler. By Eromo Egbejule in Abidjan.
Can mirrors help fight the threat of extreme heat?
BBC reports on how MEER's reflective surfaces are helping Freetown residents cope with the extreme heat of the dry season.
Local teacher's 28 bridge challenge for MEER
Rose Taylor, a geography teacher at Chew Valley School, will cover 28 miles during a challenge crossing bridges across the city to raise funds for MEER.
Elizabeth Wathuti and Eugenia Kargbo highlight the need for Environmental Conservation
TIME features Elizabeth Wathuti and Eugenia Kargbo highlighting the need for environmental conservation.
How Africa's first heat officer is protecting women in Sierra Leone
BBC profiles Africa's first heat officer helping women keep cool in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown.
12 News: Nonprofit using mirrors to fight extreme heat
MEER featured on 12 News.