MEER Podcast

David Spratt joins hosts Arjana and Kathy to talk climate risk, tipping points, and the case for surface-based, reversible cooling alongside deep decarbonization. Practical, people-first strategies to cut heat stress now—no silver bullets, just grounded engineering.SynopsisWhy mainstream assessments underplay systemic risk; how optimism bias shapes policy; and a practical framework for surface reflectors & passive cooling as an urgent complement to decarbonization.Key points:Risk realism and

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. Amidst exploring the potential for international collaboration, Dr. Tao sheds light on the challenges faced by Chinese researchers within the state-funded system and the implications for innovative climate solutions like MEER.The episode takes a deep dive into the impact of climate change on

Join Dr. Ye Tao with host Peter Dynes as they discuss 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. Stay informed on the latest advancements in environmental science!

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.

Dr. Ye Tao discusses the ongoing heat waves in West Africa, as well as the issues they are having with power cuts in Sierra Leone. In addition, we revisit one of Dr. Tao's early symposium presentations and delve into the controversial topics he discussed and information he shared in 2020. He provides more detailed explanation on topics including the aerosol masking paradox that our civilization currently faces.

In this episode, Dr. Tao discusses the challenges of finding the right community to conduct cooling experiments and the overall economic and housing situation in Crab Town and Aberdeen. We also delve into the impact of humidity as a crucial environmental factor, with potentially serious consequences, particularly for the elderly. We explore how a massive dust storm affected the mirrors in the short and long run. Finally, we discuss the latest heat adaptation plans in Freetown. We hope you find the

Welcome to the second episode of the MEER podcast, a show dedicated to science education that focuses on topics such as climate change, adaptation, and restoration. In this episode, Dr. Tao explains the origins of MEER and the framework he worked on with hundreds of students across the United States. He also talks about the framework's above other mitigation schemes. Additionally, he explains CROI (Cooling Return on Investment) and why it is so vital to factor in what is feasible in terms of

Welcome to the first episode of the MEER podcast, a show dedicated to science education that focuses on topics such as climate change, adaptation, and restoration. In this episode, we introduce Dr. Ye Tao, formerly of Harvard's Rowland Institute, as he shares his scientific background and how he unexpectedly found his way into the field of climate science. Dr. Tao explains the breadth of what is at stake in the climate crisis and discusses his motivations for changing career paths and founding the