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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

Tractor applying limestone to the soil
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
View Article A New Way to ‘Rock On’ to Fight Climate Change?
Darryll Pines speaks to Arati Prabhakar on stage
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
View Article White House Science Policy Leader Cites Dangers, Opportunities at Presidential Forum
smoke stacks with American and Chinese flags in background
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
View Article Report: U.S., China Must Collaborate on Carbon Dioxide Removal

Maryland Today Articles: Environmental Science & Technology

Noah Triplett portrait
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
View Article UMD Psychologist Taps Small-Town Roots to Treat Rural Maryland Teens
saltmarsh sparrow
February 16, 2026

Can Salt Marsh Restoration Bring Back the Birds?

Research Team Including UMD Scientist to Study Rapid Degradation of Chesapeake Bay Habitat
View Article Can Salt Marsh Restoration Bring Back the Birds?
long shadows of person and bars
December 9, 2025

Study: Incarceration Casts Long Shadow Over Health

Arrests, Prison Linked to Worse Aging Outcomes for Participants in Decades-Long Study
View Article Study: Incarceration Casts Long Shadow Over Health

Maryland Today Articles: Geographical Sciences

Switchgrass
March 31, 2026

Complications Lurk Behind Surging Interest in Biofuels, Land-Use Expert Says

Geographical Sciences Researcher Investigates Energy Benefits vs. Costs of Switchgrass
View Article Complications Lurk Behind Surging Interest in Biofuels, Land-Use Expert Says
satellite image of Earth
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
View Article UMD Researchers to Play Leading Role in New NASA Satellite Mission
half of a field is covered in green crops, the other is only dirt
October 20, 2025

UMD Researchers Create First System to Track Near-Real Time Changes to Global Land Cover

Satellite-Based Tool Finds Natural Climate Variation, Human Management Led to Biggest Shifts
View Article UMD Researchers Create First System to Track Near-Real Time Changes to Global Land Cover
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