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
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
October 5, 2026
In Aquaponics Lab, UMD Researchers Make a Splash
Sustainable agriculture finds home in lab that feeds innovation as well as Terps in the dining halls.
September 24, 2026
Facing Water Shortages, Local Farmers Tap Into Tech to Save Money, Boost Yield
UMD Research Changes Lives: “Precision agriculture” soil sensors tell farmers when, where and how much to irrigate
July 17, 2026
A Mama Bear and Cubs Moved Into a Marylander’s Yard. UMD Researchers Stepped in to Help.
A state team assesses health, tracks populations to protect bear and human communities
Maryland Today Articles: Geographical Sciences
September 17, 2026
UMD Researchers Help Kenya Build Its Agricultural Data Infrastructure
Combined $7.4M from Gates Foundation and Microsoft AI for Good Lab support a push for fresh data for farmers.
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