New UMD study finds that the world’s largest desert grew by 10 percent since 1920, due in part to climate change.

New UMD study finds that the world’s largest desert grew by 10 percent since 1920, due in part to climate change.
Amazon rainforest provides a unique natural lab to study the effects of aerosols.
Over 2,300 students were named to the University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences Dean's List for Fall 2017.
New UMD-led study indicates that India may be world’s top sulfur dioxide emitter.
UMD climate model contributes to key finding, and UMD Professor Ross Salawitch serves as review editor.
Promotions included 12 instructional faculty members and 54 research faculty members.
Lynn Montgomery, Thomas Rimlinger and Nicholas Zube receive awards of up to $45,000 per year.
Over 2,000 students were named to the University of Maryland College of Computer, Mathematical, and Natural Sciences Dean's List for Spring 2017.
Researchers urge new agricultural policies and research priorities to prevent productivity loss.
Fertilizers, animal waste, changes to atmospheric chemistry and warming soils all tied to increased ammonia over U.S., Europe, China and India.