Africa update
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Read storyOctober 2026 Edition
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Cover
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Founder's message
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Africa update
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India update
Bridging the cold chain gap in India
Science spotlight
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Urban update
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Community
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Dear Supporters of MEER,
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Dr. Ye TaoFounder and Science Director
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Africa update
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India update
MEER's India team is surveying informal fruit and vegetable vendors in Pune to understand how rising temperatures affect produce, livelihoods and food waste — and to guide affordable, passive cooling solutions that don't rely on energy-intensive refrigeration.
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