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Living his entire 56 years in Kroo Bay, Abubakar Bangura has seen the community undergo numerous changes. A skilled carpenter and lifelong resident, Abubakar has experienced firsthand the intense heat that once made daily life challenging. Twelve months ago, MEER introduced an innovative climate adaptation roofing solution to his home, aiming to provide tangible relief from extreme heat conditions.

WARMING WATERS: Exploring Ocean Dynamics and Their Role in Arctic Climate Change

The Heat Will Kill You First: Jeff Goodell discusses innovative adaptation strategies, including the radical redesign of buildings and entire cities, to ensure resilience in our warming world.

On February 9, 2025, Huazhong University of Science and Technology hosted the landmark Cooling the Earth Technology Seminar, drawing experts, academics, and policymakers from around the globe. The event focused on innovative technologies designed to combat global warming, showcasing ground-breaking solutions and fostering discussions on scalable, practical approaches to climate mitigation.

MEER Shines at Gaia Fest with Groundbreaking Climate Solutions

MEER's Groundbreaking Urban Cooling Projects: A Visit by Dr. Benjamin K. Sovacool

In the bustling streets of Freetown, Sierra Leone, an innovative approach to sustainable energy and materials reuse is unfolding under the auspices of MEER (Mirrors for Earth's Energy Rebalancing). On December 17th and 18th, 2024, Dr. Benjamin K. Sovacool, a Professor of Energy Policy at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at the University of Sussex Business School, visited several of MEER's experimental sites to witness firsthand the groundbreaking work being done in urban heat management and sustainability.

How Hot Is It? How Hot Will It Get? Learn from Eliot Jacobson about the current status of the IPCC's global target of Article 2 of the 2015 Paris Agreement, including insights into the future trajectory of climate action, helping to demystify the paths we might take to adhere to this crucial objective.

At the bustling Aberdeen Roundabout, an inspiring event unfolded as the MEER team warmly welcomed a group of ten determined disabled students from the Dorothy Springer Trust. The morning air buzzed with excitement and anticipation as the students arrived, greeted by MEER's Communications Officer, setting the tone for a day of learning and creativity.

MEER's Innovative Canopy Project Takes Shape in Freetown

Exciting developments have unfolded for the MEER Project team, which has successfully advanced to the zonal level of the prestigious Aavishkar competition. This milestone is a testament to the team's dedication and innovative approach.

On November 6th, 2024, MEER embarked on an innovative journey to promote sustainability through its upcycling training program in Freetown's Aberdeen community. This initiative represents a pivotal step in harnessing creative recycling to address environmental challenges, focusing on transforming discarded plastic waste into valuable and functional products that contribute to passive cooling adaptations.

COPOUT: How Governments Have Failed the People on Climate

As Freetown continues to grow and urbanize, innovative projects that integrate both aesthetic appeal and functional utility are increasingly vital. One such initiative, led by the MEER (Mirrors for Earth's Energy Rebalancing) team, is set to transform the Aberdeen roundabout into not just a traffic facilitator but a beacon of community and comfort. The upcoming installation of a park canopy, meticulously planned and designed by our Freetown team, is a testament to this vision.

Monsoon Workshop 2024: MEER Pune Team's Impactful Presentation

Weathering the Storm: Climate Change's Impact 2024 has delivered a smorgasbord of destructive and disruptive extreme weather events.

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.

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.

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.

We are delighted to report the successful screening of our documentary, "Freetown, Cooling a City."

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"

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.