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Dr. Sue Lepri, who works at the University of Michigan Department of Climate and Space, will step up to the role of Principal Investigator for the SunRISE Mission.

A livestream features meteorologists and climate scientists across the U.S. from May 28-June 1, 2025, with the theme ‘100 Hours to Save America’s Forecasts.’

U.S. consumer demand for renewable energy continues to grow, with more solar panel capacity installed in 2024 than in 2023, which saw more than in 2022. But U.S. trade policy is in flux, and high tariffs have been imposed on imported solar panels, which may cause shortages.

A professor with appointments in LSA and CLASP, Dr. Brian Arbic has been elected a Fellow of the African Academy of Sciences.

At least eight tornados were confirmed during severe storms in Michigan in May, leading the public to seek information about the widespread tornado activity.