IBES Affiliate David Savitz, a professor of epidemiology, was interviewed about Brown-led research on the health effects for veterans exposed to burn pits.
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For microscopic organisms, ocean currents act as 'expressway' to deeper depths, study finds
New research shows how tiny plant-like organisms hitch a ride on ocean currents to reach darker and deeper depths, where they impact carbon cycling and microbial dynamics in the subtropical oceans.
Study says El Nino, not climate change, was key driver of low rainfall that snarled Panama Canal
“Natural variability plays a critical role in driving many extremes,” noted IBES Director Kim Cobb. “This is an important reminder that climate change isn’t always the answer.”
As R.I.’s temperatures grow hotter, local groups working to cool down ‘heat islands’
Maya Kelly '27 was inspired to write this article after completing an engaged scholar project with the George Wiley Center for ENVS 0110: "Humans, Nature, and the Environment," taught by IBES Senior Lecturer Dawn King.
The Complicated Truths About Offshore Wind And Right Whales
Timmons Roberts, IBES professor and director of the Climate and Development Lab, offered commentary on his research related to local groups who have filed lawsuits to fight offshore wind.
These energy suppliers say they can save you money. Regulators say it’s a scam.
Professor of Environment and Society Timmons Roberts offered commentary on utility companies' spending on climate-related lobbying expenditures.
A closer look: can right whales and offshore wind safely coexist?
IBES and Sociology Professor Timmons Roberts offered commentary on his research related to local groups who have filed lawsuits to fight offshore wind.
The U.S. Anti-Wind Movement, Explained
An interview with Isaac Slevin '25 about "Against the Wind," a report he led for IBES' Climate and Development Lab about anti-offshore wind groups.
Amid salmon crash, Alaska's Yukon River residents say a new pact with Canada leaves them behind
Bathsheba Demuth, associate professor of history and environment and society, co-authored this article that examines fishing and hatchery plans in Alaska and the impact on villages, where Tribal leaders say the state has cut them out of the process.
U.S. Climate Assessment Shows Worsening Trend of Warming is Already Hurting Americans Nationwide
IBES Director Kim Cobb offered commentary on the National Climate Assessment's findings released last November.
Democrats mull punishment for US Chamber ‘greenwashing’
Robert Brulle, visiting professor of environment and society, offered commentary for this article.
Against the Wind
This article highlights research on offshore wind by IBES Professor Timmons Roberts and his Climate and Development Lab.
Gulf Streams Episode 25: Pork
IBES Lecturer Mindi Schneider discussed the global food system and her work on China's pork industry on this podcast episode.
Suuberg selected for 2024 Distinguished Researcher Award by American Chemical Society
This article celebrates Eric Suuberg, an IBES Fellow and professor of engineering and technology entrepreneurship.
IBES announces revisions to environmental science curriculum
IBES announced a holistic set of curriculum revisions to the Environmental Studies and Sciences concentration on Feb. 21
Florida knew prison well could be contaminated but let women keep drinking
This article features commentary from IBES Fellow and Engineering Professor Kurt Pennell.
Expert raises concerns about ad placement on NYT's 'The Daily': 'It does sort of boggle my mind'
This article features commentary from Visiting IBES Professor Robert Brulle, an expert in climate misinformation and obstruction.
Stephen Porder on Elemental
An interview with Stephen Porder, IBES professor and Brown's associate provost for sustainability, about his new book.
Revolutionizing Lunar History: Scientists Introduce a New Timeline
A new study co-authored by IBES Affiliate James Head reevaluates the basic lunar stratigraphic timeline, proposing significant revisions to incorporate a broader and more integrated perspective.
Dramatic shift in ice age rhythm pinned to carbon dioxide
Timothy Herbert, an IBES Fellow and Professor of Oceanography and Earth, Environmental, and Planetary Sciences, provided commentary in this article.
Disasters Forced 2.5 Million Americans From Their Homes Last Year
Professor of Population Studies and Environment and Society (Research) Elizabeth Fussell provided commentary on the Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey, which aims to measure how emerging social and economic challenges are affecting Americans.
The New Urban Order: Towards a Quieter City
This column on noise pollution highlights the work of Erica Walker, an IBES affiliate and assistant professor of Epidemiology, who leads the Community Noise Lab at Brown.
Science-Backed Training Helps the Ad Industry Avoid Greenwashing
This article references research from the Climate Social Science Network, which is based out of IBES.
This article features research from IBES' Climate and Development Lab and commentary from Timmons Roberts, lab director and professor in IBES.
False rumors in the wind
This article features research from IBES' Climate and Development Lab and commentary from Timmons Roberts, lab director and professor of environment and society.
Fifth National Climate Assessment details social implications of climate change
This article features work by and commentary from Elizabeth Fussell, Professor of Population Studies and Environment and Society (Research).
Climatologist Michael Mann wins defamation case: what it means for scientists
IBES Director Kim Cobb provided commentary for this article, noting that Mann is responsible for "one of the most enduring and well-reproduced contributions in climate science."
Analysis: Utilities have powerful influence in Iowa’s energy policies
This article centers on the newest briefing from IBES' Climate and Development Lab and features commentary from Professor Timmons Roberts and Senior Research Assistant Trevor Culhane.
The Supreme Court’s Big Chevron Case Could Hamstring Federal Government. Here’s How It Got Started.
This article features research from Brown's Climate and Development Lab, led by IBES Professor Timmons Roberts.
“The Daily” runs a greenwashing BP ad
Visiting IBES Professor Robert Brulle offered extensive commentary for this article, noting that a recent ad on The Daily podcast is "a pretty clear cut case of misleading advertising."
Sea sponges keep climate records and the accounting is grim, new study suggests
IBES Director Kim Cobb offered commentary for this article.
Brown geoscientists named American Geophysical Union fellows for “exceptional contributions” to the field
This article highlights and includes commentary from IBES Director Kim Cobb, who was elected an American Geophysical Union (AGU) Fellow in September 2023.
Why Taylor Swift’s globe-trotting in private jets is getting scrutinized
Jeff Colgan, IBES Affiliate and Director of the Climate Solutions Lab, noted, "It’s striking that Ms. Swift gets so much of the outrage when private jet customers are overwhelmingly men over 50. The focus really should be on a broader class of people.”
Providence may be one step closer to noise cameras. The mayor says 'it's not surveillance.'
This article references research from Brown's Community Noise Lab, led by IBES Affiliate and Assistant Professor of Epidemiology Erica Walker.
Who’s behind the latest effort to 'save the whales'? The fossil fuel industry
This column cites a report by Brown's Climate Development Lab, led by IBES and Sociology Professor Timmons Roberts.
Book club: Elizabeth Rush, Providence-based author of ‘The Quickening’
IBES Fellow Elizabeth Rush's "The Quickening" is the first pick of The Public's Radio new book club. In this interview, she expands on the inspiration behind the book.
Offshore wind support high as sector faces headwinds
This article cites research from IBES' Climate and Development Lab, led by Professor Timmons Roberts.
Fossil Fuel Corporations Are Faking Grassroots Support
ENVS concentrator Caroline Sassan '24, who has studied fossil fuel campaigns, offered commentary for this article.
Scientists explain why the record-shattering 2023 heat has them on edge
"I am more worried than ever," IBES Director Kim Cobb told AP. "My worry increases with every year that global emissions move in the wrong direction."
US oil lobby launches eight-figure ad blitz amid record fossil fuel extraction
This article features commentary from and research by IBES and Sociology Professor Timmons Roberts.
Offshore wind opponents target ‘incidental take’ of whales
This article cites a recent report from IBES Professor Timmons Roberts's Climate and Development Lab, co-authored by environmental science concentrator Isaac Slevin '25 and Will Kattrup '25.
The real culprit in a 19th century dinosaur whodunit is finally revealed
Lukas Rieppel, an IBES affiliate and associate professor of history, offered insights for this article.
‘It’s a scary time’ as world shatters temperature record
IBES Director Kim Cobb noted, "It’s a scary time in that there are candidates on ballots across the world who haven’t really understood the full scope of climate risks and opportunities for climate actions."
The link between climate change and a spate of rare disease outbreaks in 2023
This article features commentary from Rachel Baker, assistant professor of Environment and Society and Epidemiology.
Brown University researchers ‘map’ anti-offshore wind movement
This article covers new research from IBES' Climate and Development Lab, led by Professor Timmons Roberts.
Rhode Island’s many aging bridges, Sen. Whitehouse on COP28, and more
This episode of The Weekly Catch features commentary from IBES and Sociology Professor Timmons Roberts.
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