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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Institute at Brown for Environment and Society
J Timmons Roberts
Ittleson Professor of Environment and Society, Professor of Sociology
Research Interests
Climate change policy, Environmental social science, UNFCCC, Climate justice
Recent News
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
IBES and Sociology Professor J. Timmons Roberts William Kattrup '25 contributed to this study.
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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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This opinion piece cites recent research from the IBES-based Climate and Development Lab, led by Professor Timmons Roberts.
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According to a new report from the IBES-based Climate and Development Lab, opposition to climate legislation from Rhode Island’s main utility company and business interests are slowing climate legislation in the state.
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