J Timmons Roberts

Institute at Brown for Environment and Society

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J Timmons Roberts

Ittleson Professor of Environment and Society, Professor of Sociology

J_Timmons_Roberts@brown.edu

401-863-5152

Research Profile

Climate and Development Lab

Research Interests Climate change policy, Environmental social science, UNFCCC, Climate justice

Recent News

The Providence Journal

Whitehouse has given 300+ climate speeches. Why he's still trying

May 18, 2026

IBES and Sociology Professor Timmons Roberts offered commentary for this article, reflecting on Democrats' approach to climate change and Rhode Island Senator Sheldon Whitehouse's outspokenness on the topic.

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ecoRI News

Gov. McKee Audibles to Another Renewable Energy Play

May 11, 2026

This article includes commentary from IBES and Sociology Professor Timmons Roberts.

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News from IBES

Field notes: How IBES researchers are working with communities across Rhode Island

April 21, 2026

In labs, neighborhoods, and public forums across the state, IBES faculty and students are working side by side with Rhode Islanders to turn environmental challenges into actionable solutions.

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ecoRI News

Growing Legislative Contingent Supports Renewable Energy Program Cuts

March 23, 2026

Professor Timmons Roberts questioned legislators about proposed cuts to climate and energy programs in Rhode Island.

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Communications Sustainability

Large language model reveals an increase in climate contrarian speech in the United States Congress

February 27, 2026

IBES and Sociology Professor J. Timmons Roberts William Kattrup '25 contributed to this study.

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ecoRI News

Proposed Climate Superfund Act, Seeking Restitution from Polluters, Is ‘Basic Kindergarten Ethics’

February 9, 2026

IBES Professor Timmons Roberts expressed support for a proposed bill that would hold fossil fuel companies financially responsible for their emissions.

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