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

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NOAA’s State of the Climate report shows the April 2010 average temperature for the contiguous United States was 54.3 °F 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.

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UPS to invest $100M more in compressed natural gas, CNG vehicles and related infrastructure

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The CNG fueling stations and vehicle purchases totaling $100 million are part of UPS’ ongoing commitment to diversify its fuel sources and reduce its environmental impact. CNG is part of a broad investment in a variety of alternative fuel vehicles. At UPS, we own our fleet and our infrastructure.

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NSF announces $55M toward national research priorities; intersection of food, energy and water systems

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The cooperative agreements are through NSF’s Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) as part of its Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) Track-2 investment strategy. Louisiana State University Agricultural Center. Research at the nexus of food, energy and water. Lead organization. Description. Dorin Boldor.

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EV Readiness Index Study shows which U.S. States are most prepared for an electrified future

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Perhaps one of the most crucial parts of the transition to electric vehicles as a nation is each state’s ability to commit to an electrified future. The least ready states were Idaho, Alaska, and Minnesota, which scored only 1 out of a possible 5 points in climate suitability, EV penetration, and Charger-to-Vehicle ratio.

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NOAA: US Averaged Warmer-than-Normal, Drier-than-Normal in March

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NOAA’s State of the Climate report shows the March 2010 average temperature for the entire contiguous United States was warmer-than-average with several New England states experiencing one of the warmest months of March on record. are part of the suite of NOAA climate services. F (6.67 ° C), which is 1.9 °F inch below average.

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Controlled Burn of Deepwater Horizon Oil Slick Scheduled for Today

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The edge of the sheen is approximately 23 miles off the coast of Louisiana. Preparations are also underway in Louisiana, Mississippi, Florida and Alabama to set up a protective boom to minimize shoreline impact. A flyover on 27 April at 5:00 p.m. Graphic depicting the underwater efforts (not to scale). Click to enlarge.

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Flash Drive: 2023 Genesis GV70 EV AWD

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A major step to becoming a leader offering luxury EVs, Genesis started production in February 2023 of the Electrified GV70 in Montgomery, Alabama. The lower handles the three-zone climate control with the upper for the 14.5-inch There was limited body roll and the ride was comfortable and confident. inch 3D digital instrument screen.