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Three sustainable marine fuels showcased at Miami International Boat Show

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Since 2000, emissions from marine engines have decreased more than 90% and fuel efficiency has increased more than 40%. Purfuels gasoline is available in Texas and will soon also be available for bulk purchase in Missouri, Illinois, Wisconsin and the East Coast from Maryland to Maine. Recreational boating emissions account for 0.7%

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Study finds road conditions in US states worsening in important categories

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Missouri, Maine and Kentucky round out the top five states. It’s not just urban Interstates with the rougher pavement, however, the Annual Highway Report finds the percentage of rural arterial principal roads in poor condition at its worst levels since 2000.

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UPS plans to build 9 additional LNG stations at cost of ~$50M

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The expansion will include on-site fueling stations in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Texas. Between 2000 and the end of 2012, the UPS alternative fuel and advanced technology fleet logged 295 million miles. Currently, UPS operates LNG tractors in Las Vegas, Nev., Phoenix, Ariz.,

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NOAA: Warmest Global Ocean Surface Temperatures on Record for July

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below the 1979-2000 average extent and the third-lowest July sea ice extent on record, behind 2007 and 2006. above the 1979-2000 average. The region’s three remaining states of Kentucky, Missouri, and Tennessee recorded either their second or third coolest July in history. inch (4 mm) above the 1901-2000 average.

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Founder of MIT’s Microsystems Technology Labs Dies at 88

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Ivanek received a 2000 IEEE Third Millennium Medal , which honors individuals who have significantly contributed to their IEEE society, region, or section. He earned a second bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Missouri in Columbia. He earned a bachelor's degree and Ph.D.

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