IBES Director Kim Cobb offered commentary on the National Climate Assessment's findings released last November.
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Linking diet switching to reproductive performance across populations of two critically endangered mammalian herbivores
New research from Tyler Kartzinel, assistant professor of biology and environment and society.
Democrats mull punishment for US Chamber ‘greenwashing’
Robert Brulle, visiting professor of environment and society, offered commentary for this article.
Against the Wind
This article highlights research on offshore wind by IBES Professor Timmons Roberts and his Climate and Development Lab.
Gulf Streams Episode 25: Pork
IBES Lecturer Mindi Schneider discussed the global food system and her work on China's pork industry on this podcast episode.
Taking the stand: IBES professor delivers expert testimony to House of Commons
Bathsheba Demuth, associate professor in IBES and History, discussed the importance of salmon to the lives of Alaska Natives and First Nations in the Yukon watershed, where the currents of history, culture, and environmental stewardship converge.
Suuberg selected for 2024 Distinguished Researcher Award by American Chemical Society
This article celebrates Eric Suuberg, an IBES Fellow and professor of engineering and technology entrepreneurship.
How will extended OPEC+ oil cuts affect U.S. gas prices?
IBES Affiliate Jeff Colgan discussed how how OPEC's decreased output could affect the U.S.
Disappearing cities on US coasts
This new research article, co-authored by IBES Postdoc Sonam Sherpa, disucsses how sinking land increases risk for thousands of coastal residents by 2050.
A force of nature: How one alumna is expanding environmental career paths for students
Through a generous gift to IBES, Hope Richards Brothers ’44 will continue to impact the lives of future generations.
Fury after Exxon chief says public to blame for climate failures
Visiting IBES Professor Robert Brulle offered commentary for this article.
New York City Pensions are Sued for Shedding Fossil Fuels
This article references a study by Visiting Professor of Environment and Society Robert Brulle.
This article centers on the work of Nancy Jacobs, an IBES fellow and professor of history.
IBES Fellow and Epidemiology Professor Joseph Braun is among the authors of this study and offered commentary for the article.
Brown University Study Documents Links Between National & Local Offshore Wind Opponents
This article references a study by members of IBES' Climate and Development Lab that charts relationships among groups opposed to offshore wind energy projects off the U.S. East Coast.
IBES announces revisions to environmental science curriculum
IBES announced a holistic set of curriculum revisions to the Environmental Studies and Sciences concentration on Feb. 21
Shaping Tomorrow: Student-Led FSIcon to Showcase Sustainable Investing Leaders
On March 8, hear directly from investors, industry experts, policymakers, students and academics who are mobilizing the future of finance for the 21st century.
IBES shares progress on Strategic Plan and other updates at Town Hall & Reception
Faculty, staff, and students learned about accomplishments from the past year, new additions to the IBES community, upcoming initiatives and events, and the Institute’s vision for the future.
Florida knew prison well could be contaminated but let women keep drinking
This article features commentary from IBES Fellow and Engineering Professor Kurt Pennell.
Expert raises concerns about ad placement on NYT's 'The Daily': 'It does sort of boggle my mind'
This article features commentary from Visiting IBES Professor Robert Brulle, an expert in climate misinformation and obstruction.
Stephen Porder on Elemental
An interview with Stephen Porder, IBES professor and Brown's associate provost for sustainability, about his new book.
Revolutionizing Lunar History: Scientists Introduce a New Timeline
A new study co-authored by IBES Affiliate James Head reevaluates the basic lunar stratigraphic timeline, proposing significant revisions to incorporate a broader and more integrated perspective.
Extreme Heat and Preterm Birth Risk—Methodologic Considerations and Policy Implications
Associate IBES and Epidemiology Professor Allan Just co-authored this editorial accompanying a study that found daily and nighttime extreme heat exposure in the third trimester is associated with increased risks for preterm birth.
Dramatic shift in ice age rhythm pinned to carbon dioxide
Timothy Herbert, an IBES Fellow and Professor of Oceanography and Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences, provided commentary in this article.
Disasters Forced 2.5 Million Americans From Their Homes Last Year
Professor of Population Studies and Environment and Society (Research) Elizabeth Fussell provided commentary on the Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey, which aims to measure how emerging social and economic challenges are affecting Americans.
The New Urban Order: Towards a Quieter City
This column on noise pollution highlights the work of Erica Walker, an IBES affiliate and assistant professor of Epidemiology, who leads the Community Noise Lab at Brown.
Science-Backed Training Helps the Ad Industry Avoid Greenwashing
This article references research from the Climate Social Science Network, which is based out of IBES.
This article features research from IBES' Climate and Development Lab and commentary from Timmons Roberts, lab director and professor in IBES.
Will America ever stop building more highways?
Opposition to highway expansions in the US is growing due to environmental and social concerns, with calls for a nationwide moratorium amid efforts to prioritize sustainable and equitable transportation solutions.
Concerned about climate change? This group wants to hear from you
Warren Health Equity Zone (HEZ) secures a grant for the "Writing Climate, Writing Community" project, partnering with local writers and educators to address climate anxieties, build resilience, and prepare for climate change impacts in Warren, focusing on flood risk and community engagement.
Virtual Book Talk: "Elemental" with Professor Stephen Porder
In "Elemental: How Five Elements Changed Earth’s Past and Will Shape Our Future," Stephen Porder calls for shared accountability in shaping a sustainable tomorrow.
False rumors in the wind
This article features research from IBES' Climate and Development Lab and commentary from Timmons Roberts, lab director and professor of environment and society.
Fifth National Climate Assessment details social implications of climate change
This article features work by and commentary from Elizabeth Fussell, Professor of Population Studies and Environment and Society (Research).
Meet the Postdocs: Jada Ko
Meet Dr. Jada Ko, a new of new Voss Postdoctoral Researcher at IBES! Originally from Hong Kong, Ko is a zooarchaeologist working with Assistant Professor Brian Lander to reconstruct historical narratives about turtles and their relationships to people. Read this Q&A to learn more about Ko's work and what she looks forward to at Brown.
Climatologist Michael Mann wins defamation case: what it means for scientists
IBES Director Kim Cobb provided commentary for this article, noting that Mann is responsible for "one of the most enduring and well-reproduced contributions in climate science."
Analysis: Utilities have powerful influence in Iowa’s energy policies
This article centers on the newest briefing from IBES' Climate and Development Lab and features commentary from Professor Timmons Roberts and Senior Research Assistant Trevor Culhane.
The Supreme Court’s Big Chevron Case Could Hamstring Federal Government. Here’s How It Got Started.
This article features research from Brown's Climate and Development Lab, led by IBES Professor Timmons Roberts.
“The Daily” runs a greenwashing BP ad
Visiting IBES Professor Robert Brulle offered extensive commentary for this article, noting that a recent ad on The Daily podcast is "a pretty clear cut case of misleading advertising."
IBES Appoints 35 New Faculty Affiliates
The Institute at Brown for Environment and Society is pleased to welcome affiliates representing over 20 different departments, schools, and centers across the University.
Sea sponges keep climate records and the accounting is grim, new study suggests
IBES Director Kim Cobb offered commentary for this article.
Brown geoscientists named American Geophysical Union fellows for “exceptional contributions” to the field
This article highlights and includes commentary from IBES Director Kim Cobb, who was elected an American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fellow in September 2023.
Why Taylor Swift’s globe-trotting in private jets is getting scrutinized
Jeff Colgan, IBES Affiliate and Director of the Climate Solutions Lab, noted, "It’s striking that Ms. Swift gets so much of the outrage when private jet customers are overwhelmingly men over 50. The focus really should be on a broader class of people.”
IBES Welcomes Nelsy Reyes as Academic Coordinator
With a passion for helping others, Reyes prioritizes collaboration and community engagement as she enters this newly created role.
What happens after we reach net-zero emissions?
IBES Fellow Baylor Fox-Kemper explores this elusive topic in a new research paper.
Providence may be one step closer to noise cameras. The mayor says 'it's not surveillance.'
This article references research from Brown's Community Noise Lab, led by IBES Affiliate and Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Erica Walker.
Climate and Clean Energy Lobbying in Iowa
The Climate and Development Lab: Members of Brown's Climate and Development Lab analyzed 23,000 lobbying records, revealing the dominance of electric utilities and the coalitions that emerge around energy issues in Iowa.
Who’s behind the latest effort to 'save the whales'? The fossil fuel industry
This column cites a report by Brown's Climate Development Lab, led by IBES and Sociology Professor Timmons Roberts.
Sunrise Brown calls on University to dissociate from fossil fuel industry at ACURM meeting
ACURM to review Sunrise proposal, send official recommendations to University following meeting featuring commentary from IBES Senior Lecturer Kurt Teichert and ENVS concentrators Caitlyn Carpenter ’26 and Ethan Drake ’24
Book club: Elizabeth Rush, Providence-based author of ‘The Quickening’
IBES Fellow Elizabeth Rush's "The Quickening" is the first pick of The Public's Radio new book club. In this interview, she expands on the inspiration behind the book.
Two ways students can engage in hands-on learning with IBES
Each year, the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES) offers funded internship, research, and training opportunities for undergraduates of all concentrations interested in climate, sustainability, and the environment. Explore the IBES Summer Internship Program and Voss Fellowships below, and submit your applications by March 2, 2024.