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IBES in the News

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WBUR

Is offshore wind driving whales ‘crazy?’ Science says no

This article references research by and includes commentary from IBES Professor Timmons Roberts, who led a report that found links between think tanks and conservative donors who are known to block climate policy in support of fossil-fuel interests.
Brown Alumni Magazine

Capitalism to the Rescue?

Ricardo Bayon ’89, an IBES advisory council member and founder of Encourage Capital, teaches the ever-popular course "Finance and the Environment" at Brown.
Epicenter Podcast

Exploring Commodity Frontiers

Myles Lennon, assistant professor in IBES and the Department of Anthropology, joined fellow scholars to discuss the expansion of capitalism and commodities, including renewable energy.
Forbes

30 Under 30: Transportation & Mobility

IBES aluma Maggie Bachenberg '22, cofounder of the biking navigation app Pointz, is among Forbes's 30 Under 30 for Transportation & Mobility.
Greater Greater Washington

Why traffic never gets better

“If you keep adding lanes because you want to reduce traffic congestion, you have to be really determined not to learn from history,” commented IBES Affiliate and Economics Professor Matthew Turner.
Big Biology Podcast

What does it take to change the world?

Stephen Porder, Brown's associate provost for sustainability and a professor in IBES and EEOB, discussed his book, Elemental, and sustainable actions that people all can take to reduce their environmental impact.
School Construction News

Brown University Continues to Go Green

This article highlights how Dry Ridge solar farm is generating enough power to offset two-thirds of Brown's on-campus electricity consumption and features commentary from IBES Professor Stephen Porder.
Scientific American

Should Offshore Oil Rigs Be Turned into Artificial Reefs?

Oil rigs around the world are habitats for marine species. When they stop producing oil, should they be removed or allowed to stay? ENVS alumnus Asher Radziner '24 authored this article exploring the nuanced answer.