IBES Director Kim Cobb offered commentary on a new study, saying it presents "a new approach to an age-old and critical question."
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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.
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.
Brad Marston, an IBES fellow and professor of physics, looks back at his academic journey and how he got into climate science.
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.
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.
Highlights from IBES’ October panel discussions, a two-part series exploring the intersection of climate and politics in the U.S. presidential election.
Nature Communications
Submesoscales are a significant turbulence source in global ocean surface boundary layer
IBES Fellow Baylor Fox-Kemper is a coauthor on this new paper.
This article cites research from IBES' Climate and Development Lab.
The Block Island Times
Conservation Commission resumes meetings
Four students studying Environmental Studies and Sciences made inquiries during a Block Island Conservation Commission meeting.
The Provincetown Independent
‘Dark Money,’ Wind Power, and Question No. 7
This article references a 2023 report from IBES' Climate and Development Lab on offshore wind opposition.
This article includes commentary from IBES Professor Timmons Roberts, an expert in offshore wind opposition groups.
News from IBES
IBES Director Kim Cobb delivers 2024 Family Weekend keynote
The October 25 discussion highlighted opportunities for Brown students to engage in climate solutions and included an audience Q&A with President Christina Paxson.
The Brown Daily Herald
Brown University alumni discuss the state of climate action as election looms
IBES hosted a Family Weekend panel, "Climate Action and the 2024 Election: Brown Alumni Innovating at Local, State and Federal Levels," on Saturday, October 26.
News from Brown
Students, loved ones reunite for Family Weekend at Brown
IBES Director Kim Cobb delivered the 2024 Family Weekend keynote address, "Our Climate Future: Students as Changemakers," on Friday, October 25.
The Brown Daily Herald
Providence gets one step closer to becoming first East Coast city to ban new gas stations
IBES Director Kim Cobb told The Herald, "we must recognize that the future of transportation is electric if RI is to achieve its ambitious emissions reductions goals."
IBES Affiliate and Assistant DEEPS Professor Mara Freilich offered commentary on her recent research findings, which challenge traditional views on carbon transport in the ocean.
News from IBES
Debate recap: Are EVs good for the planet?
Participants Kim Cobb and Benji Backer tackled the pros and cons of EVs, finding common ground on some solutions while debating key challenges.
Living on Earth
Journey to a Melting Glacier in Antarctica
On this podcast episode, IBES Fellow Elizabeth Rush discusses her time on board the first research icebreaker to visit Thwaites Glacier.
Environmental Studies & Sciences concentrator Caitlyn Carpenter '26 is a coauthor of this study.
National Endowment for the Arts
NEA Big Read Introduces New Books and Theme, “Our Nature”
IBES Fellow Elizabeth Rush's newest book, The Quickening, was selected to be a part of the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read initiative. This year's theme is “Our Nature: How Our Physical Environment Can Lead Us to Seek Hope, Courage, and Connection.”
The Brown Daily Herald
A new Brown center will research the impact of climate change on elderly populations
IBES faculty members Allan Just and Elizabeth Fussell will play key roles in the Climate, Health and Aging Innovation and Research Solutions for Communities center.
Department of Earth, Environmental and Planetary Sciences
Professor Amanda Lynch leads United Nations vision for Artificial Intelligence in Weather Forecasting
The eleventh session of the World Meteorological Organization Research Board considered critical developments in Artificial Intelligence for weather forecasting under the leadership of Board Chair Professor Amanda Lynch.
The Brown Daily Herald
Gender gap in physical science persists, Herald poll finds
IBES and DEEPS Professor Meredith Hastings discussed the "lack of and low visibility of female faculty in the physical sciences."
Associated Press
Experts warn ‘crazy busy’ Atlantic hurricane season is far from over
“The Gulf (of Mexico) remains fairly anomalously warm even at this point in the year, so we shouldn’t relax,” said Chris Horvat, an IBES affiliate, assistant professor in DEEPS, and former Voss postdoc.
IBES Director Kim Cobb noted that Hurricanes Helene and Milton "should serve 'as a wake up call' for emergency preparedness, resilience planning and the increased use of fossil fuels."
Voice of America
Monster storms symptom of climate emergency
On a recent podcast episode, IBES Director Kim Cobb discussed why the planet's weather is becoming more destructive.
The Brown Daily Herald
IBES, Watson host joint panel on environmental policies ahead of November election
IBES Director Kim Cobb, Assistant Professor Christopher Rea, and Professor of the Practice Stefanie Friedhoff examined the role of climate issues in the upcoming 2024 presidential election.
The Brown Daily Herald
‘Students built this’: IBES celebrates 10th anniversary
IBES faculty, students, and alumni discussed the institute's rich history and what lies ahead.
October 4, 2024
News from Brown
IBES at 10: A decade of innovative research and teaching in environment and society
Founded in 2014, the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society has become a leader in producing boundary-breaking, solutions-driven research while educating the next generation of environmental leaders.
IBES is hosting a two-part "Climate Action and he 2024 Election" panel series during the month of October.
Funding from the National Institute on Aging will enable Brown researchers, including IBES faculty members Allan Just and Elizabeth Fussell, to study the negative health effects of climate change and develop practical solutions that promote healthy aging.
IBES Director Kim Cobb offered commentary for this article.
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine
The financial and environmental impact of unopened medical supplies discarded in the emergency department
This study was authored by students and faculty of Brown's Alpert Medical School, including IBES Affiliate Kyle Denison Martin.
The Brown Daily Herald
Less than three percent of Rhode Island food is locally sourced, report finds
IBES Senior Lecturer Dawn King offered commentary on the state of Rhode Island's food industry.
IBES Director Kim Cobb will serve on Rhode Island's new Legislative Study Commission on Climate Change Impacts and Solutions.
Climate Policy Initiative
Partnering to Finance Adaptation
This report was co-authored by IBES alum Ken Schell-Smith '22.5.
IBES Professor Timmons Roberts offered commentary, noting that “A lot of companies have sort of outsourced their climate obstruction to their trade associations.”
Matrix New World
Olga Abinader Guests on ‘The Joy of Living’
Olga Abinader, an IBES advisory council member and director of environmental review and land use planning at Matrix New World, discussed Hispanic Heritage Month and her role in encouraging more women and people of color to consider STEM careers on a recent podcast episode.
Popular Science
Is plastic food packaging safe? Minimize your risk.
IBES Fellow Joseph Braun, a professor of epidemiology, provided commentary on the health impacts of BPA exposure.
This article references a study led by Visiting IBES Professor Robert Brulle.
The Brown Daily Herald
Brown University welcomes its first professor of sustainable finance and investing
Mark Tracy '95 joined IBES' core faculty over the summer.
Nitin Padture and Yue Qi, both IBES affiliates and leaders of Brown's Initiative for Sustainable Energy, offered commentary for this article.
September 19, 2024
News from Brown
How do coexisting animals find enough to eat? Biologists unlock insights into foraging habits in Yellowstone
Brown University ecologists teamed with National Park Service scientists in Yellowstone to answer a vexing question about how different wildlife species find enough to eat.
Dev Patel, a Prize Fellow at Harvard and incoming IBES professor, spoke on this podcast about his research measuring floods, their impacts, and the adaptation decisions of households.
LePage, an environmental studies concentrator, collaborated with faculty and staff of Brown's greenhouse to develop workshops blending botany and self-care. She also plans to travel abroad to study and address human-wildlife conflict and its effects in communities.
Elizabeth Fussell, professor of populations studies and environment and society (research), noted that "Having the [center] is really important, not just for me as a scientist, but for our shared goals and the community."
September 12, 2024
News from Brown
Brown unveils design for signature life sciences research facility in Providence
Renderings for Danoff Laboratories show a state-of-the-art facility for integrated research ranging from molecular-level science, to biotech innovations, to patient therapies and interventions.
Visiting IBES Professor Robert Brulle noted that surveys showing high levels of public concern about nature tend not to compare the environment with other issues, like the economy, health care and national security.
This article cites research from IBES' Climate and Development Lab, noting that "fossil fuel companies and right-wing think tanks are, at least in some cases, pouring money into local campaigns opposing offshore wind."