The planet has darkened by ~2% this century — a shift almost entirely ignored in climate policy. Albedo loss has driven 5× more warming than new emissions in the past decade, yet it’s nowhere on the IPCC agenda. Reflectivity matters. Brighten the Earth, cool the planet.

The top 700 m of the oceans have absorbed five times more heat in just the last five years. That’s not stability — that’s acceleration. The ocean is Earth’s silent alarm bell, and it’s ringing loud. #ClimateCrisis #OceanWarming https://t.co/mu2I36Zchq

Thwaites Glacier is disintegrating in real time — melting below as warm waters erode its base - losing ~50 billion tons of ice/year, driving ~4% global sea level rise. A full collapse could raise seas by 65 cm, displacing up to 500 mill people & causing trillions in $$ damages.

The U.S. has been extremely fortunate this hurricane season — storms keep curving out to the North Atlantic. But that luck won’t hold forever. As the climate warms, they are likely to face multiple major landfalls in a single season at some point.

Tune in this Sunday for our MEERtalk with eco-journalist Robert Hunziker, where he will discuss what happens when we ignore climate science and what’s next for society. Register here: https://t.co/GVcLNIU7Vi #MEERtalk #ClimateChange

First named storm of the year, #StormAmy, is battering Ireland/Scotland’s coast with 90 mph winds. As the planet warms, storms will become more frequent and intense, bringing destruction & threatening insurance. We’re "only" at 1.5°C of warming. Imagine the impacts if we hit 2°C.

#HurricaneHumberto and #HurricaneImelda are tracking toward #Ireland & the #UK this weekend — bringing destructive winds, flooding & heavy rainfall. The tropics keep generating these storms, and under the current conditions, the systems are swinging back into the North Atlantic &

Most of the world’s coral reefs are now endangered or critically endangered. These vital ecosystems—home to 25% of all marine life—are on the brink because of global heating. Their loss would mean collapsing fisheries, dying coasts, and vanishing biodiversity. #ClimateCrisis

Each year, the Gulf of Panama relies on seasonal upwelling to bring cold, nutrient-rich water that sustains marine life & coastal communities. In 2025, for the first time on record, it didn’t happen. Climate change is disrupting the natural systems on we depend to sustain life.

A hurricane is heading for Europe. #HurricaneGabrielle is on track for a direct hit on the Azores, with tropical storm conditions expected in Spain & mainland Portugal. This could be one of the most severe Atlantic systems to reach Iberia.

”Our native trees are no longer native. They’re foreigners now.” An arborist’s words sparked Mike Tidwell’s book on how climate change is reshaping our world. #Climatechange #MEERtalk Watch the full talk on our YouTube: https://t.co/56jZs1eJ2Y…

This week, Dr. Ye Tao visited Solthis in Freetown to explore how MEER’s passive cooling roofs could support healthcare centers. From maternity wards to staff facilities, cooling is vital for dignity, safety & resilience in a warming world. #ClimateAdaptation #Health #Africa

Ariana Ejupi, MEER’s Senior Project Officer, met with Mike Tidwell, Founder & Director of the Chesapeake Climate Action Network, during NYC Climate Week. Mike was a panelist at the Healthy Climate Initiative conference. #ClimateWeekNYC #MEER

Typhoon Ragasa was meant to be a once-in-50-year storm. Now, we’re seeing super typhoons like this every 3–4 years. This isn’t anything normal — it’s the #ClimateCrisis and insurance for Hong Kong is just about to get even more expensive.

New episode, David Spratt on climate risk, tipping points, and why emergency-speed decarbonisation + surface-based cooling must work together. Watch/listen: [YouTube] - https://t.co/BTeoW2ahRd #ClimateEmergency #ClimateRisk #Cooling #Adaptation #MEER

Heat dome over Europe brings crazy temperatures to the continent once again- The central regions are expected to be nearly 15 °C warmer than normal. Large areas are at least 8°C above. #ClimateCrisis #EuropeHeat

We are entering the Erebocene: an epoch of human-driven planetary darkening (Erebus, the Greek god of darkness.) Since 2000, albedo has dropped ~0.5%, adding ~2 W/m² of heat — rivalling CO₂’s forcing. Clouds thin, ice retreats, & the planet darkens, fuelling the climate crisis.

Air-con may keep the privileged cool, but it’s adding to the problem big time! 2 Billion air conditioners in use globally. Electricity use for cooling to triple by 2050. Cooling is expected to account for >10% of global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

From deadly heatwaves to months-long marine heat, Australia’s risk assessment shows what +3 °C looks like: a nation on the edge of uninhabitability. Precarious is an understatement. "No Australian community will be immune from climate risks that will be cascading, compounding and

Don’t miss our next MEERtalk with eco-journalist Robert Hunziker, where he explores the costs of ignoring climate science and where society is headed. Register here: https://t.co/UmwJQUuh18 #MEERtalk #ClimateChange