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U.S. Postal Service Commits to Major Greenhouse Gas Reduction

The Postal Service plans to cut emissions by 40% over five years through a variety of initiatives, including a significant increase in electric vehicles.

United States Postal Service logo on delivery vehicle outside the post office, Sept. 20, 2023, in Deadwood, S.D. The U.S. Postal Service said announced sweeping plans Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 to reduce greenhouse emissions by diverting more parcels from air to ground transportation, boosting the number of electric vehicles, cutting waste sent to landfills and making delivery routes more efficient.

Overview

  • The U.S. Postal Service announced plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% over five years, aligning with Biden administration environmental goals.
  • Initiatives include diverting parcels from air to ground transportation, increasing the number of electric vehicles, and making delivery routes more efficient.
  • The Postal Service aims to save $5 billion through operational efficiencies, such as consolidating facilities and modernizing equipment.
  • 66,000 electric vehicles will be added to the Postal Service's fleet over the next five years, including 10,000 from Ford this year.
  • Critics question the effectiveness of electric vehicles in cold climates, but the Postal Service's plan has been praised for its potential environmental impact.