Joe Brown

Joe Brown is an accomplished science and technology journalist with a strong focus on climate action. He founded one5c, an optimistic and action-oriented climate publication, in November 2021.12

Professional Background: Brown has an impressive career in media, having held leadership roles at several prominent publications:

• Editor-in-Chief at Gizmodo (January 2012 - March 2013)
• Deputy and Executive Editor at WIRED (April 2013 - August 2016)
• Editor-in-Chief and VP, Editorial Director at Popular Science (September 2016 - March 2020)
• Currently serves as Publisher and Editorial Director at one5c and VP, Climate at Fragment Media Group1

Publication Philosophy: His mission with one5c is to provide climate journalism that moves beyond fear, focusing instead on actionable solutions. As he describes it, every piece centers on something readers can do to make a real difference in addressing the climate crisis.2

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Literature from Cornell University
• Additional training in Auto Tech I from Tompkins Seneca Tioga BOCES1

Recent Achievements: In May 2023, Fragment Media Group acquired one5c, with Brown continuing to lead the publication and expanding its reach as a multiplatform environmental journalism platform.2