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Sustainability in Maryland Today

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Maryland Today is produced by the Office of Marketing and Communications for the University of Maryland community on weekdays during the academic year, except for university holidays.

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

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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
View Article A New Way to ‘Rock On’ to Fight Climate Change?
Darryll Pines speaks to Arati Prabhakar on stage

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
View Article White House Science Policy Leader Cites Dangers, Opportunities at Presidential Forum
smoke stacks with American and Chinese flags in background

Report: U.S., China Must Collaborate on Carbon Dioxide Removal

Scientists From UMD, Chinese Government Present Findings at U.N. Climate Conference
View Article Report: U.S., China Must Collaborate on Carbon Dioxide Removal

Maryland Today Articles: Environmental Science & Technology

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Avian Influenza in Cats Is Not Getting the Attention it Deserves, UMD Researchers Warn

20-Year Review Underscores Need for Better Surveillance to Protect Cats, Humans
View Article Avian Influenza in Cats Is Not Getting the Attention it Deserves, UMD Researchers Warn
collage of Gabriel “Gabe” Santiago, Bhavika Buddi and Natalie Rosenthal

3 Terps Awarded 2025 NOAA Hollings Scholarships

Prestigious Award Supports Research in Atmospheric, Oceanic Science
View Article 3 Terps Awarded 2025 NOAA Hollings Scholarships
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Solutions to Bird Flu Hatched

On the Farm and in the Lab, Researchers Are Fighting a Virus That’s Pushing Up Food Prices and Threatening a New Pandemic
View Article Solutions to Bird Flu Hatched

Maryland Today Articles: Geographical Sciences

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Pulling the Global Fire Alarm

UMD’s Unique Forest-Monitoring Capabilities Revealed an Alarming Wildfire Spike
View Article Pulling the Global Fire Alarm
sunrise over sea ice

Study: Shrinking Sea Ice Means More-Intense Storms on Alaska’s Coast

Bering Sea Environmental Changes Threaten People, Ecosystems
View Article Study: Shrinking Sea Ice Means More-Intense Storms on Alaska’s Coast
two maps of Earth showing ice

NASA Awards $5M to Study Satellite Mission on Mapping Climate Change

EDGE Would Map Vegetation, Ice Sheets With High Density of Laser Beams
View Article NASA Awards $5M to Study Satellite Mission on Mapping Climate Change
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