"Preparation [for the effects of climate change] involves science and realism about the scale of the effects, who will be most affected, and what can be done," IBES Fellow Baylor-Fox Kemper commented.
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How a stark warning about the Great Salt Lake led Utah lawmakers to act
Baylor Fox-Kemper, an IBES Fellow and co-author of a study that looks at how climate scientists communicate risk, offered commentary for this article.
Stable isotope tempestology of tropical cyclones across the North Atlantic and Eastern Pacific Ocean basins
IBES Director Kim Cobb is among the researchers who contributed to this study, which investigates past hurricanes in order to reduce future risk.
Running on Fumes: An Analysis of Fine Particulate Matter's Impact on Finish Times in Nine Major US Marathons, 2003-2019
IBES Associate Professor Allan Just and Faculty Fellow Joseph Braun, both epidemiologists in the School of Public Health, contributed to this study.
December 18, 2024
News from Brown
For optimal marathon performance, check training plan, gear, nutrition, weather — and air quality?
Analyzing 16 years of race results and air pollution levels, a team of researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that poor air quality had a negative effect on marathon times.
Bogotá’s Water Rationing Is a Preview
IBES Faculty Fellow Elizabeth Rush penned this article.
Judge expands attorney’s authority over Rhode Island Recycled Metals
This article cites work from Breathe Providence, a community-focused air quality monitoring network led by IBES Professor Meredith Hastings.
Celebrating the life and legacy of Professor Emeritus Harold Ward
Ward, the architect of environmental studies at Brown, passed away on December 4, 2024.
Trump's choice to run energy says fossil fuels are virtuous
Visiting Professor of Environment and Society Robert Brulle offered commentary on fossil fuel misinformation campaigns.
Five years of Spin scooters: Are community members dizzy?
IBES Senior Lecturer Kurt Teichert weighed in on how Spin scooters fit into the sustainable transportation landscape.
30 Under 30: Transportation & Mobility
IBES aluma Maggie Bachenberg '22, cofounder of the biking navigation app Pointz, is among Forbes's 30 Under 30 for Transportation & Mobility.
Why traffic never gets better
“If you keep adding lanes because you want to reduce traffic congestion, you have to be really determined not to learn from history,” commented IBES Affiliate and Economics Professor Matthew Turner.
‘Possibly’ podcast takes a bite-sized approach to tackling environmental questions
Co-produced by IBES and The Public’s Radio, Possibly's four-minute episodes address different questions about environmental concerns “ranging from those about personal choices to huge systemic issues,” The Herald reports.
The palaeoclimate potential of continental scientific drilling
Correspondence by IBES Fellow James Russell and colleagues on how a strategic expansion of continental drilling efforts would help advance paleoclimate research.
Proxies for Justice
"The climate history of tropical regions has been chronically understudied," former Voss Postdoc Researchers Jayson Maurice Porter and Lina C.
Lina C. Pérez-Angel write in this article. "Correcting the record will require new methods and new mindsets.
Lina C. Pérez-Angel write in this article. "Correcting the record will require new methods and new mindsets.
What to do when your subjects can’t speak to you? Science writers discuss tricks of portraying nonhuman characters
Associate Professor of History and Environment and Society Bathsheba Demuth participated in this National Association of Science Writers workshop.
What does it take to change the world?
Stephen Porder, Brown's associate provost for sustainability and a professor in IBES and EEOB, discussed his book, Elemental, and sustainable actions that people all can take to reduce their environmental impact.
Report: Anti-Wind Groups in Southern New England Parrot Views of Fossil Fuel-Backed Right-Wing Think Tanks
A new report from the IBES-based Climate and Development Lab finds that expertise from nationwide opponents of renewables offers scripts and guidance to local anti-wind activists.
Equitable Climate Futures initiative kicks off with faculty town hall
The initiative is a means to kick-starting interdisciplinary teams to address environmental issues.
RI’s beaches are slipping away as state legislators search for solution
IBES Director Kim Cobb, who was recently appointed to The Rhode Island Legislative Study Commission on Climate Change Impacts and Solutions, offered commentary on beach erosion and climate change.
Beholding the Arctic’s Wonders—And Its Melting Future
IBES and DEEPS Professor Amanda Lynch offered commentary about how the Arctic landscape could change in the coming years.
From reduction to regeneration: Environmental justice and ecological unity in the IRA era
In this peer-reviewed article, IBES and Anthropology Assistant Professor Myles Lennon "calls on the [environmental justice] movement to shift from the reductive framework at the heart of the IRA to a regenerative framework aligned with the movement's 'ecological unity' principle."
The Problem with “Solutions”: Apolitical Optimism in the Sustainable Energy Industry
IBES and Anthropology Assistant Professor Myles Lennon argues that "environmental solutionism is the rhetorical offspring of polluting industries, masking exploitative corporate practices with a facade of apolitical consensus."
Brown University Continues to Go Green
This article highlights how Dry Ridge solar farm is generating enough power to offset two-thirds of Brown's on-campus electricity consumption and features commentary from IBES Professor Stephen Porder.
Amidst melting glaciers and rising seas, finding hope for the future on an Antarctic voyage
IBES Fellow Elizabeth Rush is featured on this episode of the Watson Institute's "Trending Globally" podcast.
November 25, 2024
News from Brown
Study reveals effectiveness of environment-focused litigation in the U.S., but also large inequalities
A team of researchers analyzed more than 25,000 civil lawsuits, gleaning insights on regional disparities in environmental law and opportunities to broaden impact.
Beyond dark money: Information subsidies and complex networks of opposition to offshore wind on the U.S. East Coast
"In this article, we demonstrate how the discourses and strategies of local opposition groups are influenced by relationships with national-level groups and fossil fuel interests," write members of the IBES-based Climate and Development Lab.
Here's How Big Oil Guides Global Climate Negotiations
Visiting Professor of Environment and Society Robert Brulle offered commentary on fossil fuel lobbying.
Expert: Unprecedented weather patterns tied to climate change
In this broadcast interview, Director of the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society Kim Cobb was interviewed about weather extremes caused by climate change.
November 21, 2024
News from Around Brown
Brad Marston Featured on "We the Children, Kids Talk Climate Solutions" Podcast
Brad Marston was featured on a recent podcast episode titled "Waves of Change: Quantum Physics and Climate Science."
Trump’s against climate action. But some right-wing governments are all for it
IBES Professor Timmons Roberts offered commentary for this article.
November 20, 2024
News from Brown
With one of Rhode Island’s largest solar energy projects online, Brown moves toward net-zero emissions
Brown University is the sole off-taker for the Dry Bridge solar project in North Kingstown, a landmark renewable energy development generating enough power to offset about two-thirds of campus electricity use.
Should Offshore Oil Rigs Be Turned into Artificial Reefs?
Oil rigs around the world are habitats for marine species. When they stop producing oil, should they be removed or allowed to stay? ENVS alumnus Asher Radziner '24 authored this article exploring the nuanced answer.
From research to real-world impact: 10 success stories of the Voss postdoc program
IBES’ Voss postdoctoral research associates tackle critical environmental challenges from a variety of interdisciplinary perspectives.
Students and faculty rally for climate action on Main Green
IBES Professor Timmons Roberts offered commentary for this article.
The 1.5C Climate Goal Is Dead. Why Is COP29 Still Talking About It?
IBES Director Kim Cobb offered commentary for this article.
Mindi Schneider Appointed IBES Director of Undergraduate Studies
Schneider succeeds Dawn King, who recently assumed the role of Deputy Dean of the College for Curriculum.
Sign up to be a “Climate Career Connector” at Brown’s first-ever Climate Careers Exploration Fair
Help shape the next generation of climate leaders and engage with Brunonians across sectors at this February 7, 2025 event – a partnership between IBES, the Center for Career Exploration and the Watson Institute for International & Public Affairs.
Symptoms of a Warming World
Fusing public health with environmental science, new faculty at Brown are pioneering methods that reveal how climate change is threatening our health. Together, they’re finding solutions.
SouthCoast Wind clears federal environmental hurdle
This article cites research from IBES' Climate and Development Lab.
Global Warming Is Already on the Cusp of 1.5C, New Research Finds
IBES Director Kim Cobb offered commentary on a new study, saying it presents "a new approach to an age-old and critical question."
November 11, 2024
News from Brown
Using personal care products during and after pregnancy can increase exposure to toxic chemicals
An analysis by Brown University researchers found an association between the use of personal care products and concentrations of PFAS in people who were pregnant or lactating.
Two Women Launch The First Regenerative Organic Gin And Vodka
Anytime Farmhouse Spirits was co-founded by Brown alumnae Taylor Lanzet (an Environmental Studies concentrator) and Maddy Rotman. The pair met in an ENVS class.
Quantum Physics & Climate Change with Dr. Brad Marston from Brown University
Brad Marston, an IBES fellow and professor of physics, looks back at his academic journey and how he got into climate science.
Dawn King, champion of environmental studies, steps into role as Deputy Dean for College Curriculum
King, a dedicated educator and advocate for engaged learning in the environmental sciences, will lead initiatives to enhance Brown’s undergraduate programs and support innovative curricular development.
Brown to host film screenings, climate discussion as part of city-wide Providence-Florence festival
IBES Affiliates Macarena Gomez-Barris and Emanuele Di Lorenzo will take part in “Climate Science and Climate Action in the Aftermath of Two Natural Disasters,” a roundtable discussion on November 14.
Climate action at a crossroads: Expert panels weigh in ahead of 2024 election
Highlights from IBES’ October panel discussions, a two-part series exploring the intersection of climate and politics in the U.S. presidential election.
Submesoscales are a significant turbulence source in global ocean surface boundary layer
IBES Fellow Baylor Fox-Kemper is a coauthor on this new paper.
Offshore wind energy: What's the big deal?
This article cites research from IBES' Climate and Development Lab.
Conservation Commission resumes meetings
Four students studying Environmental Studies and Sciences made inquiries during a Block Island Conservation Commission meeting.
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