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MEERTalks | Dr Tom Harris – The Inversion Trap: How Carbon Sinks Are Becoming Sources as the Planet Warms
Episode 1
Sunday, 11 October, 2026
What happens when Earth's natural carbon sinks begin turning into carbon sources, accelerating the very warming they once helped to slow?In this episode of MEERTalks, we welcome Dr Tom Harris, climate science writer and advocate, for an exploration of one of the most concerning feedback mechanisms in the climate system: the potential transformation of natural carbon sinks into sources of additional greenhouse gases.Forests, soils, oceans and other natural systems have historically absorbed a significant proportion of humanity's carbon dioxide emissions. However, as global temperatures rise, these systems face increasing pressures that could weaken their ability to absorb carbon and, in some cases, cause them to release more carbon than they take up.Topics explored include:How natural carbon sinks help regulate Earth's climate.Why rising temperatures threaten the stability of these systems.The mechanisms through which carbon sinks can become carbon sources.The risks of reinforcing climate feedback loops and accelerating global warming.The implications for agriculture, crop yields and global food security.Why understanding these changes is essential for assessing future climate risks.Drawing on scientific research and climate projections, Dr Harris examines how these processes may develop as the planet continues to warm, and why they deserve greater attention in discussions about climate change and planetary stability.About our guestDr Tom Harris is a UK-based climate science writer and advocate who publishes Climate Uncovered on Substack, exploring climate science, environmental risks and the implications of global warming.Read his work: https://drtomharris.substack.comAbout MEERMEER (Mirrors for Earth's Energy Rebalancing) is dedicated to advancing scientific understanding and practical approaches to reducing heat stress and restoring Earth's energy balance. Through research, education and innovative surface cooling technologies, MEER explores solutions to climate change, urban overheating and environmental resilience.The MEER Podcast and MEERTalks bring together scientists, researchers and leading thinkers to explore the challenges facing our planet and the solutions needed to address them.Learn more: https://meer.orgRecorded: 2 October 2026Presented by: MEER – Mirrors for Earth's Energy RebalancingTopics: Climate Change, Carbon Sinks, Climate Feedbacks, Global Warming, Carbon Cycle, Food Security, Earth System Science, Climate Restoration.
