Climate Change
From monitoring the impact of a warming climate on ecosystems from the Chesapeake Bay to the Arctic, to developing ways to capture carbon dioxide and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, UMCES scientists work close to home and around the world to understand and tackle the global environmental challenge of climate change and its impact on the environment.
While our research helps others live more sustainably, it’s essential that we lead by example. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is a signatory to the American College & University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (Second Nature) (opens in a new tab) and has launched several programs aimed at reducing our environmental footprint.
Climate Change in Maryland
UMCES’ research and expertise is a vital component of Maryland’s efforts to address the causes and consequences of climate change. Find out how we provide the scientific background and perspective that helps Maryland’s decision-makers chart the path towards a better environmental future.
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Future Urban Climates
To find places that have a climate today most similar to the expected future climate in your city, the Future Urban Climates web app uses data for thousands of cities, towns, and suburbs across the globe to answer the question: If I wanted to experience the best example of what my city’s climate is expected to be like in the future, where should I go?
