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.

• 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.

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