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Study finds nitrous oxide emissions grew 40% from 1980-2020, greatly accelerating climate change
June 12, 2024
Absent technological solutions, the study suggests the sector must curb commercial fertilizer and animal manure.

GaCo receives 2024 Appalachian Laboratory Inspiration Award

June 11, 2024
The Appalachian Laboratory of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science (UMCES) recently presented FIRST Robotics Competition Team 1629 Garrett Coalition (GaCo) with the 2024 Appalachian Laboratory Inspiration Award.

New Allegany County grant sparks innovation and creates public-private partnerships with Appalachian Lab
May 10, 2024
Allegany County Economic and Community Development, the Appalachian Laboratory of the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science, and for-profit firms are partnering to advance environmental science and technology development while also creating high paying, long-term jobs in the county.

Xin Zhang recognized by USM Board of Regents for outstanding research in sustainability and nutrient management in global agriculture
April 19, 2024
Xin Zhang, an associate professor at UMCES' Appalachian Lab, is the recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Scholarship or Research Award. Zhang is recognized for her highly cited research in sustainability and nutrient management, which has helped governments and nonprofits around the world respond to climate change, create water security, and improve nutrient management in agriculture.

UMCES remembers professor and entomologist Dan Harman
March 27, 2024
Dr. Harman was known for his work on the locust borer, a serious pest on eastern black locust timber tree, and his collaboration with colleagues in fisheries and wildlife at UMCES’ Appalachian Laboratory in Frostburg, Maryland.

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