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Scientists track down origin of bats killed by wind turbines using chemical fingerprints
March 16, 2016
Wind energy is a growing alternative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the combustion of fossil fuels. However, one impact of large-scale wind energy development has been widespread mortality of bats. A new study from the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science tracks down the origin of bats killed by wind turbines in the Appalachian region in hopes of better understanding the risks to affected populations.

Alumni Profile: Ryan Powell
February 23, 2016
“For algal biofuels to work you have to manage really large tracts of land. IIf you’re going to convince other people to try it, you have to show you’ve taken the risk first.”

Laying the groundwork: The science behind the decision-making
February 19, 2016
Since its founding, the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s work has lead to groundbreaking discoveries that have changed the way we think about our environment. The pace continues today as cutting-edge research focuses on important issues—from turning algae into biofuel to predicting the impact of climate change—to provide a scientific foundation key to planning for our state and nation’s future.

Bernie Fowler Honored by Maryland State House and Senate
February 19, 2016
CBL offers our heartiest congratulations to Senator Bernard “Bernie” Fowler, who was honored by the Maryland House and Senate on Tuesday for his 50 years of service in cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay!

Evergreen founder Janice Keene joins UMCES Board of Visitors
February 11, 2016
The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, Maryland’s leading research institution aimed at advancing scientific knowledge of the environment, recently appointed Janice Keene, founder and president of the Evergreen Heritage Center Foundation in western Maryland, to its Board of Visitors.

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