Expertise AreasClimate Change
The University of Maryland is a global leader in the study of climate change, with faculty experts working across disciplines to understand the intersections of ecosystems, energy, human health and sustainable development and their collective environmental impact.
Areas of Expertise in Climate Change: ecosystems, environmentalism, data collection, energy, human health, sustainable development
This page highlights several of our faculty with expertise in this area. To find additional faculty experts on this topic, contact the Office of University Communications at mediainfo@umd.edu.
Climate Change related content
Climate Change Experts
Tatiana Laboda
Professor, Department of Geographical Sciences
College of Behavioral and Social Sciences
Robert C. Orr
Professor and Dean
School of Public Policy
Anand Patwardhan
Professor
School of Public Policy
Rosina Bierbaum
Research Professor; Roy F. Westin Chair in Natural Economics
School of Public Policy
Russell Dickerson
Professor
College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
Ross Salawitch
Professor
College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
Ellen Williams
Distinguished University Professor
College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences
Climate Change News Releases
UMD Announces NextGen Energy Program Private Sector Partner Finalists
The two finalists will be asked to submit final proposals that include measures to make the decarbonization of campus heating and cooling by 2035 realizable.
University of Maryland Accelerates Emissions-Cutting Goal
President Pines announces university’s aims for carbon neutrality by 2025, all electric fleet by 2035
New International Study Identifies Causes of Multidecadal Climate Changes
UMD geologist contributes to analysis that suggests current climate models can accurately predict climate warming several decades into the future.
Strong Growth in Carbon Emissions Expected for 2018
UMD Geographical Sciences researchers team up with international group to issue global report.
Gone for Good? Classifying Drivers of Global Forest Loss
Geographical Sciences research attributes 27% of global forest loss to permanent land use change for commodity production.
UMD Emerges as State Leader in 2018 RecycleMania Competition
Recyclemania is an annual 8-week competition which challenges colleges and universities across the United States and Canada to collect the most recyclable materials.
UMD Awards Funds to Support Campus Sustainability Projects
UMD's sustainability fund provides grants to students, faculty, and staff for the implementation of projects that will improve sustainability on campus or in the local community.
University of Maryland Named a Tree Campus USA for 10th Consecutive Year
Arbor Day Foundation Honors University of Maryland with 2017 Tree Campus USA® Recognition
University of Maryland Announces Energy Savings Project at IBBR Shady Grove Facility
The new energy savings project is designed to improve the material condition of IBBR’s mechanical systems while reducing the energy and water consumption and greenhouse gas emissions of the facility.
Unsustained Geoengineering Could Have Animals ‘Running’ for Their Lives
Scientist from SESYNC at UMD examine how a collapsed solar shield could impact the world’s biodiversity.
North American Waterways Are Becoming Saltier and More Alkaline
New UMD-led research highlights the need for better regulation of road salt, fertilizers and other salty compounds.
Curbing Climate Change
UMD study finds strong rationale for the human factor in reducing and predicting climate change.
Climate Change in the News
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What is the Paris Climate Accord
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