Research Publications
Journals & Newsletters
MeeLab publishes critical, interdisciplinary research at the intersection of media, technology, and climate justice.
Our publications are designed to inform, provoke, and equip educators, policymakers, journalists, and activists with the tools needed to confront disinformation, ecological collapse, and systemic injustice.
We publish across multiple platforms
1. Academic & Policy Journals
- Peer-reviewed articles on media policy, environmental communication, AI ethics, and digital governance
- Special issues on topics such as wildfire narratives, post-truth politics, climate-induced displacement, and platform regulation
- Contributions to international media and sustainability research networks
2. MeeLab Newsletters
- Monthly updates on our latest research, workshops, and grassroots stories
- Spotlight features on educators, communities, and frontline movements
- Curated resources, recommended readings, and upcoming opportunities
3. MeeLab on Substack
“The Frontline Reader” – Our critical dispatches from the edge of disinformation, environmental injustice, and resistance.
- Deep-dive essays blending storytelling, research, and policy critique
- Analysis of media manipulation, environmental collapse, and algorithmic injustice
- Contributions from guest scholars, youth voices, and community researchers
- Accessible, engaging, and always grounded in radical inquiry
Literacy Series
MeeLab Literacy Series
MeeLab’s Literacy Series is a growing collection of story-driven, research-informed educational content designed to build environmental and digital literacy among children, teens, and youth.
From beautifully illustrated books for early readers to
interactive toolkits for teens and youth activists, the series empowers young minds to understand the world, question narratives, and take informed action.
Media Literacy Toolkit
MeeLab’s Media Literacy Toolkit is a free, research-based resource designed to help students, educators, and community members navigate today’s complex media landscape.
In an age of disinformation, deepfakes, and algorithmic
manipulation, critical media skills are no longer optional—they’re essential.
This toolkit offers practical strategies, real-world examples, and interactive exercises that empower users to question sources, analyze messages, and understand how power operates through media.
Whether you’re teaching in a classroom, leading a workshop, or simply trying to make sense of the noise, this toolkit equips you with the tools to decode, resist, and rebuild media systems from the ground up.