Timmons Roberts
Professor at Brown University and director of the Climate Social Science Network. The Climate Social Science Network is a network of scholars focused on who is blocking action on climate change.
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Sep 16, 2025 • 1h 9min
S14, Ep1 | Welcome to the World of Obstruction
Join Timmons Roberts, a climate expert from Brown University, Jennifer Jacquet from the University of Miami, Rio de Janeiro's Carlos Milani, and Australian National University’s Christian Downie as they dissect the deliberate political obstruction of climate action. They unveil the tactics of industries like fossil fuels and agriculture that fuel the crisis, while advocating for urgent reforms. Explore the often-hidden influences of think tanks and PR firms that muddy public understanding and discuss how to effectively counteract this obstruction through law and policy.
Oct 31, 2025 • 1h 4min
CLIMATE ONE: When Climate Work Comes at a Cost: Dispatches From the Upside Down
Brent Efron, a former EPA policy official, shares his journey navigating the challenges of climate advocacy amidst political backlash. Rachel Rothschild, a legal scholar, discusses the implications of 'superfund' laws targeting polluters while facing personal threats and scrutiny over her work. J. Timmons Roberts reveals how organized opposition to climate initiatives, especially offshore wind, is fueled by misinformation from powerful networks. Together, they shed light on the risks faced by climate professionals striving for impactful change in a hostile environment.
