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The MEER Newsletter
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August · 2026
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Cooling Earth from the Surface Up
Dispatches from the field, new peer-reviewed research on reflective surfaces, and a personal message from our founder.
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Dear Supporters of MEER,
Welcome to the August edition of the MEER Newsletter.
As temperatures continue to rise around the world, the need for practical, affordable cooling solutions has never been greater. In this month's edition, we're sharing the latest progress from our projects on the ground, new peer-reviewed research that strengthens the case for reflective surfaces, and a personal message from our founder, Dr. Ye Tao, exploring where the science of passive surface cooling is heading next.
Thank you for your continued support of MEER and for helping us advance innovative, evidence-based solutions that can make communities cooler, healthier and more resilient.
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Inside this edition
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Founder's Message
A message from Dr. Ye Tao
Founder and Science Director
On MEER's role at the intersection of climate science and action.
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Africa Update
Advancing climate-health research in Sierra Leone
A new partner, a new project site, and where the work goes next.
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India Update
Building a national coalition for reflective cooling
Symposium in New Delhi convenes researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.
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Field Dispatch
Dr. Barbara J. Sneath at Aspen Ideas: Climate
Representing MEER in Chicago, July 20–22, 2026.
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Science Spotlight
White roofs, urban parks, and the limits of local cooling
New peer-reviewed research on what surface interventions can — and can't — offset.
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MEERTalk
Gene Fry joins us in September
Register now for the next live conversation.
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The MEER Podcast
New episodes out now
Listen on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, or via RSS.
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The Full Edition
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