Environmental protection. One wave at a time.

IBES faculty, researchers and alumni played important roles at this year’s Climate Week NYC (September 19-26), offering their expertise on climate obstruction, extreme weather events and public health.

Can these keystone predators help reforest the ocean?

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So far, this year has been ridiculously hot. If it stays that way, 2026 could set a sobering new record

Bathsheba Demuth steps in as the new series editor for Weyerhaeuser Environmental Books at the University of Washington Press, succeeding Paul S. Sutter.

Inside the high-stakes legal battle over climate superfund legislation.

Johnson’s research could guide the development of sustainable plastics—and a more sustainable future.

The lawsuits were filed by a coalition of 20 other states and Washington, D.C.

A lot of us flush or toss our old medication without much thought, but the side effects of that habit can show up in our water. Good news: we can all help fix it for free

This summer was the hottest on record for the contiguous United States, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Temperatures are projected to rise during the next decade and ...

A Kenya study suggests wild African elephants may seek medicinal plants for illness and may mix plant remedies into milk for their calves.

A record 36 Brown students spent the summer working with organizations across the U.S. and around the world, exploring diverse career paths in climate, sustainability, and the environment.

African elephants use dozens of different medicinal plants to treat themselves and their families when they are sick, research reveals.

These marine invertebrates are already at risk from the climate crisis and rising ocean temperatures

Advocates of plug-in solar panels say they’re an easy and cheap way to transition to renewable energy and reduce electricity costs. This week we see if they live up to the hype

In this episode of Rhode Island Voices, host Dr. Melissa Clark is joined by Dr. Allan Just of the Brown University School of Public Health to explore how climate change and access to green space are shaping health and well-being across Rhode Islan...

Higher gasoline and diesel prices have led many families to save less and curb spending elsewhere.

Researcher Emmanuel Oyewole explains to Possibly that offshore wind turbines appear to be providing new ecosystems for Jonah crabs

A study led by Brown University researchers provides evidence that younger military veterans should consider getting screened for elevated PFAS levels and related health conditions.

When people are sick, we seek out medications and treatments to help heal. For a long time, scientists thought that was a uniquely human ability. But it turns out, many other animals do a version of i...

There is no perfect solution; we are faced with a series of "less bad" choices.

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.

Experts say the devastating floods in Nepal at the end of August were caused in part by melting glaciers. On this episode from 2023, the Possibly team looks into why these glaciers are melting, and wh...

Brown University researchers found testimony from fossil fuel lobbyists has had disproportionate impact on climate Super

Sitting down with Brown University's Dr. Matthew Kraft, whose team has just released a shocking new report showing that thousands of American schools are located near environmental hazard sites.

Faced with a chorus of potential mates, female Cope’s gray treefrogs may be overwhelmed by the number of options and struggle to make a careful decision, a study suggests

Environmental decisions aren't always straight forward. Like, is it worth cutting down a forest to build a solar farm? This week on Possibly we take a look.

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Lone star ticks are spreading all over Rhode Island. What should you know to stay safe?

What does it take to turn a class assignment into a story? Last fall, Brown students in IBES' Science Journalism course investigated environmental issues shaping communities across Providence and saw their work appear in ecoRI News.

Paved surfaces like roads, sidewalks, and driveways send stormwater into our sewers. This week on Possibly we explore engineering solutions that can help keep sewers and waterways clean