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- 1 weeks ago49 min
16. The Green Mirage — Truth, Hope, and Survival with Dr. Sofia Pineda Ochoa
In this episode of The MEER Podcast, we speak with physician, environmental filmmaker, and activist Dr. Sofia Pineda Ochoa, director of Endgame 2050 and Greenwashed. Together, we explore the links between human and planetary health, the psychology of climate denial, the rise of greenwashing, and the role of storytelling in confronting ecological collapse.Sofia reflects on her transition from medicine to filmmaking, the making of her documentaries, and why honest conversations about the climate crisis are more important than ever. Despite the difficult realities discussed, the episode also highlights resilience, local action, and the quieter forms of hope emerging around the world.Watch Endgame 2050 and Greenwashed through the links below.Greenwashed: https://youtu.be/XjWUKFUaoL4?si=k9Il_VdTGV15XSfUEndgame 2050: https://youtu.be/o8YomEOExkc?si=Nj2sNvczbKoTRjaJ---Learn more about MEER’s climate adaptation and cooling projects at https://www.meer.org.
- Apr 17, 202651 min
15. Forests as the Beating Heart: The Biotic Pump Theory with Dr. Anastassia Makarieva
In this episode of The MEER Podcast, we speak with theoretical physicist Dr. Anastassia Makarieva, known for her work on the biotic pump theory — a framework that reexamines how forests influence Earth’s climate system.Rather than viewing forests solely as carbon sinks, Dr. Makarieva explains how they may actively drive atmospheric circulation and rainfall patterns across continents. Through the process of transpiration and condensation, forests can influence pressure systems, drawing moisture inland and sustaining hydrological cycles far beyond their boundaries.The conversation explores the origins of the biotic pump theory, its scientific implications, and why it challenges conventional climate models. The discussion also touches on the risks of deforestation, including the potential disruption of rainfall systems and large-scale drying of continental interiors.You can learn more on her Substack here: https://bioticregulation.substack.com/
- Mar 13, 202639 min
14. Brazil, the Amazon, and the Climate Story with Monica Piccinini
Brazilian journalist Monica Piccinini joins the MEER Podcast to discuss the Amazon rainforest and the complex environmental, political, and economic forces shaping Brazil today. Drawing on her reporting on deforestation, indigenous rights, agribusiness, and environmental policy, she offers a sobering look at the realities on the ground and explains why the future of the Amazon has global implications for climate, water systems, and communities far beyond Brazil.Medium: https://monicapiccinini.medium.com/Substack: https://substack.com/@yourvoizWebsite: https://yourvoiz.org/Learn more at meer.org
- Feb 24, 202650 min
13. The Climate Acceleration Debate: Could 3°C Arrive by 2050? with Dr. Klaus Ritcher
In this episode we’re joined by Dr. Klaus Richter, physicist and President of the German Physical Society. Dr. Richter recently co-authored a joint statement with the German Meteorological Society that drew global attention, warning that the Earth could warm by as much as 3°C by 2050 if current trends continue. The statement — and the DIE ZEIT article that followed — sparked widespread debate about how fast the climate is changing and how society should respond. Read the article discussed in this episode: https://worldcrunch.com/focus/green-or-gone/global-warming-at-3c-by-2050-what-s-behind-the-new-german-climate-warning/Read the statement here: https://www.dpg-physik.de/veroeffentlichungen/publikationen/stellungnahmen-der-dpg/klima-energie/klimaaufruf/Learn more at meer.org
- Jan 20, 202658 min
12. Building a Climate-Ready Majority with Rupert Read & Liam Kavanagh
In this episode of The MEER Podcast, we are joined by Rupert Read and Liam Kavanagh, co-directors of the Climate Majority Project and authors of the SAFER report. Together, they explore why climate adaptation must move from the margins to the center of climate action, how strategic adaptation can unite communities across political divides, and what it means to build a broad, inclusive “climate majority.” The conversation bridges science, psychology, policy, and practical examples of community-led resilience—offering listeners a grounded, actionable vision for adapting to a rapidly heating world.Read the SAFER Report HERE: https://usercontent.one/wp/climatemajorityproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Action-for-the-Majority-November-2025-1.pdf?media=1764599038Climate Majority Project: https://climatemajorityproject.com/
- Dec 22, 202552 min
11. A Climate Reality Check with Eliot Jacobson
In this episode of The MEER Podcast, we speak with Dr. Eliot Jacobson about what the climate data actually shows behind global summits, temperature targets, and public narratives. The conversation moves from COP outcomes to Earth’s energy imbalance, declining planetary reflectivity, polar ice trends, and the risks of underestimating the pace of warming, with a focus on clarity, evidence, and physical reality over political optimism.Eliot Jacobson is a mathematician, retired professor, and widely followed independent climate analyst. Known for his rigorous, data-driven approach, he tracks global temperature trends, sea-ice loss, and Earth’s energy imbalance, translating complex climate science into clear insights while actively countering misinformation.Eliot's website: https://climatecasino.net/Eliot's Social Media:X: https://x.com/EliotJacobson?s=20Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/climatecasino.netExplore MEER's work: https://www.meer.org/
- Nov 21, 202553 min
10. The Nemesis of Planet A with Martin Palmer
In this episode we’re joined by Martin Palmer, author of The Nemesis of Planet A: Is the Human Race Sleepwalking Towards Its Own Extinction? and founder of the Rotaract (Net Zero) initiative within Rotary International. Martin is a member of Rotary International and is helping launch a new wave of Rotaract Net Zero clubs, which place climate action at their core — Rotaract is a club format suited to young adults, ages 18 – 30 . Martin has partnered with MEER to help make this vision real.Link to Martin's book, "The Nemesis of Planet A - Is The Human Race Sleep Walking Towards Its Own Extinction?" : https://amzn.eu/d/elJ8Za8Chelwood Bridge Rotary Net-Zero: https://www.chelwoodbridgerotary-netzero.org/Explore MEER's work: https://www.meer.org/
- Oct 30, 202536 min
9. IPCC Three Years Later with Kyle Kimball
Kyle Kimball returns to MEER 3 years after his talk “Faster Than Expected: The IPCC’s Role In Exacerbating Climate Change”.In that talk he presented evidence indicating that the IPCC plays a significant role in downplaying the impacts of runaway climate change, a role which serves to manufacture consent for a “do nothing” approach by state governments and the corporations controlling them. Kyle has a BA in EU and International Law from Tallinn University of technology and an LLM in International Migration and Refugee Law from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He now lives in Olympia, Washington where he serves the public working in state government.
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