Institute at Brown for Environment and Society

This story reports on research from IBES' Climate and Development Lab, led by Professor Timmons Roberts, that found activists and lobbyists used debunked claims to fight climate Superfund bills.

This fall marks the start of Roberts’ and Teichert’s final academic year at Brown. As they prepare to retire, they leave a lasting legacy through decades of teaching, scholarship, and service.

This report — led by IBES researchers including Professor Timmons Roberts, Trevor Culhane, and August DeVore — shows how fossil fuel and energy-intensive industries work to block “Climate Superfund” bills across state legislatures.

This story reports on research by Professor Timmons Roberts and Research Associate Trevor Culhane, leading researchers of the Climate and Development Lab, who found that activists and lobbyists used debunked claims to fight climate superfund bills.

Meet the newest members of the IBES community, whose work spans climate science, economics, agriculture, sociology, public health, and global policy.

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.