My guest today is Merissa Coello. Merissa has her Masters in Geography from UCSB and her undergrad in environmental engineering. As a lifelong environmental advocate addressing climate change has been her personal and professional goal. Despite discouragement from her academic advisors, Merissa remains a passionate advocate for Bitcoin’s potential to address the climate crisis. We cover: <ul> <li>Merissa's decision to Master out of her Ph.D. program</li> <li>What her advisors think about Bitcoin</li> <li>Why Bitcoin is important for climate change advocacy and human rights</li> <li>Her hopes for a future in Bitcoin</li> </ul> <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/merissa-coello/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/merissa-coello/</a> @merissa_co We are incredibly grateful to partner with the Sun Exchange. With Sun Exchange, you can easily earn Bitcoin and make a positive impact on the planet. Progressive Bitcoiner listeners get a free solar cell with their first purchase. Get started at: <a href= "https://thesunexchange.com/progressivebitcoiner">https://thesunexchange.com/progressivebitcoiner</a> <a href= "https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/">https://theprogressivebitcoiner.com/</a>

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we bring you voices from the frontlines of change — reframing the typical narrative and charting how Bitcoin isn’t just for wall street or crypto bros; it’s a tool for financial inclusion, freedom, human rights, and beyond. Education and stories of Bitcoin's global positive impact, from The Progressive Bitcoiner, Inc. 501(c)(3) progressivebitcoiner.substack.com