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OCTOBER 10, 2009

The September 2009 average temperature for the contiguous United States was above the long-term average, according to NOAA’s monthly State of the Climate report. Based on records going back to 1895, the monthly National Climatic Data Center analysis is part of the suite of climate services NOAA provides. Source: NOAA.

North Dakota 186

North Dakota 2000 New Hampshire Nevada 186

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MAY 7, 2010

NOAA’s State of the Climate report shows the April 2010 average temperature for the contiguous United States was 54.3 °F C) above the long-term (1901-2000) average (14 th warmest April on record). cm) below the 1901-2000 average. C), which is 2.3 °F April’s average precipitation was 2.18 inches (5.5 inch (0.64 Source: NOAA.

Rhode Island 199

Rhode Island Louisiana Mississippi South Carolina 199

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FEBRUARY 12, 2009

Percent change in median CO2 by scenario relative to 2000. A Georgia Tech City and Regional Planning study on climate change concludes that “smart growth” combined with the use of hybrid vehicle technology could reduce cities’ carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) emissions significantly by 2050. Stone et al. 2009) Click to enlarge.

Emissions 150

Emissions CO2 Future Transportation 150