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Frequently, Maryland Today features highlight sustainability successes from the UMD community. Explore some of the article topic tags below to learn more about sustainability at UMD.
Maryland Today Articles: Climate Change
January 30, 2025
A New Way to ‘Rock On’ to Fight Climate Change?
UMD to Study Viability of an Emerging Carbon Credit Market in Basalt Dust to Treat Farm Soil
December 5, 2024
White House Science Policy Leader Cites Dangers, Opportunities at Presidential Forum
The Future of AI, Health and Climate Could Look ‘Dark or Bright,’ Official Says
November 20, 2024
Report: U.S., China Must Collaborate on Carbon Dioxide Removal
Scientists From UMD, Chinese Government Present Findings at U.N. Climate Conference
Maryland Today Articles: Environmental Science & Technology
April 3, 2026
Study Finds ‘Forever Chemicals’ on Organic Farms—but No Clear Contamination Sources
Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals Could Be Accumulating From Atmosphere and Rainwater to Exceed EPA Safety Standards
March 25, 2026
UMD Psychologist Taps Small-Town Roots to Treat Rural Maryland Teens
UMD Research Changes Lives: For Caroline County Students Battling Substance Use and Other Disorders, Researcher Leads With Empathy
February 16, 2026
Can Salt Marsh Restoration Bring Back the Birds?
Research Team Including UMD Scientist to Study Rapid Degradation of Chesapeake Bay Habitat
Maryland Today Articles: Geographical Sciences
April 9, 2026
Study: Wildlife Trade Raises Risk of Disease Spread to Humans
UMD Researcher Helps Find That Traded Mammals Are More Likely to Share Pathogens With Humans
March 31, 2026
Complications Lurk Behind Surging Interest in Biofuels, Land-Use Expert Says
Geographical Sciences Researcher Investigates Energy Benefits vs. Costs of Switchgrass
February 6, 2026
UMD Researchers to Play Leading Role in New NASA Satellite Mission
EDGE Orbiter Will Provide Unprecedented Views of Earth’s Forests, Ice