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Why sea level rise models have been wrong

Why sea level rise models have been wrong

A Q&A with Jeremy Bassis, an expert on ice dynamics and contributing author of the IPCC’s latest report.
East Coast cities emitting twice as much methane as EPA estimated

East Coast cities emitting twice as much methane as EPA estimated

The first study to examine natural gas losses across many cities suggests leaky pipes and inefficient appliances are major culprits.
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A Jetsons future? Assessing the role of flying cars in sustainable mobility

A Jetsons future? Assessing the role of flying cars in sustainable mobility

Fully loaded flying cars could outperform gasoline-powered ground vehicles by as much as 52 percent.
Solar storm congressional testimony: ‘The risk is real’

Solar storm congressional testimony: ‘The risk is real’

Professor Justin Kasper addresses Senate committee on solar threat to power grid.
Oil, gas methane emissions 60 percent higher than EPA reports

Oil, gas methane emissions 60 percent higher than EPA reports

Gas leaks estimated to be worth $2 billion could have fueled 10 million homes.
Dr. Tuija Pulkkinen named next CLaSP department chair

Dr. Tuija Pulkkinen named next CLaSP department chair

Dr. Tuija Pulkkinen has been named the new chair of the Climate and Space Sciences and Engineering Department (CLaSP) at the University of Michigan effective September 1st, 2018.
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Climate & Space alumna discusses Great Lakes water level swings in Washington Post

Climate & Space alumna discusses Great Lakes water level swings in Washington Post

The impact of an early career award on advanced climate modeling

The impact of an early career award on advanced climate modeling

Assoc. Prof. Christiane Jablonowski looks back at the award’s effect on her research.
Understanding invisible disabilities

Understanding invisible disabilities

Make a lasting impact on campus culture by taking the time to understand those with unseen challenges.
CLASP research fellow attends third annual GPU Hackathon at Brookhaven National Lab

CLASP research fellow attends third annual GPU Hackathon at Brookhaven National Lab

Climate & Space research fellow Qusai Al Shidi was a member of the U-M Team Space
Congratulations to new Climate & Space PhD!

Congratulations to new Climate & Space PhD!

Dr. Benjamin Alterman is our newest PhD.
Defining the past, propelling the future

Defining the past, propelling the future

A look at Michigan Engineering’s leading role in space and aerospace in the last century.
Faculty Position in Planetary Science

Faculty Position in Planetary Science

CLASP invites applications from qualified candidates for a tenure track faculty position.
Assoc. Prof. Huang co-investigator on new ESA satellite mission

Assoc. Prof. Huang co-investigator on new ESA satellite mission

CLASP faculty member now co-investigator on two missions studying the far-infrared section of the electromagnetic spectrum for clues on climate change.
Why sea level rise models have been wrong

Why sea level rise models have been wrong

A Q&A with Jeremy Bassis, an expert on ice dynamics and contributing author of the IPCC’s latest report.
Two Climate & Space PhD students receive 2019-2020 MICDE fellowship

Two Climate & Space PhD students receive 2019-2020 MICDE fellowship

The students are part of a group of “extraordinary applicants…”
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Detroit News Saturday, October 26, 2019

NASA administrator: U-M to play big role in space exploration

The New York Times Thursday, September 26, 2019

‘A planet full of ifs’: young people express climate angst

Michigan Radio Tuesday, August 13, 2019

Climate disruption is here; what does it mean for Michigan?

Scientific American Wednesday, July 24, 2019

U.S. cities might release more methane than previously thought

Associated Press Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Eastern U.S. cities spewing more methane into air than thought

VICE Tuesday, July 23, 2019

Large American cities are leaking twice as much methane as we thought