The Tibetan Plateau, known as the “water tower” of Asia, supplies freshwater for nearly 2 billion people who live downstream. 

Scientists have created a novel technology that can help to tackle climate change and address the global energy crisis.

Over the past 60 years, the global forest area has declined by 81.7 million hectares, a loss that contributed to the more than 60% decline in global forest area per capita.

A new study in Science Advances led by UMBC’s Tianle Yuan used satellite data from 2003 – 2020 to determine the effect of fuel regulations on pollution from cargo ships. 

Study finds it necessary to conserve natural remnants of old foreasts in addition to restoring new forests.

The study presented novel modeling of multiple building electrification scenarios

Through public-private partnerships, restoration banking restores resources affected by pollution in Oregon and helps habitats recover faster.

A collaboration between professors and students at the School of Architecture yielded an eye-catching design with major potential for improving efficiency and sustainability in urban spaces.

Ten financial actors can accelerate a transition away from fossil fuels

Researchers found larger farms used fewer agroecological practices and that organic farming on large farms more closely resembled conventional farming