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NOAA: US Experienced Above-Normal Temperatures and Below-Normal Precipitation in April

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C) above the long-term (1901-2000) average (14 th warmest April on record). cm) below the 1901-2000 average. Based on a 116-year record since 1895, this monthly analysis prepared by scientists at NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center in Asheville, NC, is part of the suite of climate services NOAA provides. C), which is 2.3 °F

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NOAA: Warmest Global Ocean Surface Temperatures on Record for July

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Cooler-than-average conditions prevailed across southern South America, central Canada, the eastern United States, and parts of western and eastern Asia. 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. million square miles during July.

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Toyota FCV Mirai launches in LA; initial TFCS specs; $57,500 or $499 lease; leaning on Prius analogy

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The hydrogen tanks and other hydrogen-related parts are located outside the cabin to ensure that if hydrogen leaks, it will dissipate easily. In 2016, Air Liquide, in collaboration with Toyota, is targeting construction of 12 stations in five states – New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.

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Designing the First Apple Macintosh: The Engineers’ Story

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So one key challenge for the design group was to use inexpensive parts and to keep the parts count low. For example, it was simple for Mr. Smith to consult a purchasing agent about the price of parts if he needed to, because the purchasing agent worked in the same building.

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EV Tax Credit: The Guide Your Car Dealer Doesn’t Want You To Read

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How to claim your EV tax credit Once you’ve purchased an electric vehicle, just fill out Form 8936 and submit it as part of your normal annual tax filings. How to determine if you can use the EV tax credit? Always consult licensed CPA to get advice on your true tax liability. Form 1040 ) on your federal tax return.

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Perspective: Regional Greenhouse Gas Cap-and-Trade Programs May be the Solution

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It covers ten Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states (Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont). If allowed as part of an emissions reduction program, offsets have the potential to provide various benefits. The Stringency of the Cap.

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