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The Sahara Desert Is Expanding, According to New UMD Study
Study finds that the world’s largest desert grew by 10 percent since 1920, due in part to climate change.
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.
UMD study finds strong rationale for the human factor in reducing and predicting climate change.
University of Maryland Releases Climate Action Plan 2.0
The University of Maryland released today an updated climate action plan that outlines new strategies and priorities to help the university become carbon neutral by 2050.
UMD Recognized Nationally in Sierra Club Sustainability Rankings
UMD finished No. 33 overall and No. 2 out of the Big Ten in Sierra Magazine's 2017 Cool Schools ranking.
Four UMD Students Awarded 2017 Hollings Scholarship
Award provides up to $19,000 toward tuition, plus paid internship.