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265 New Zero-Emission Buses To Join MTA's Fleet In NY: '100 Percent Clean Energy' 265 New Zero-Emission Buses To Join MTA's Fleet In NY: '100 Percent Clean Energy'
265 New Zero-Emission Buses To Join MTA's Fleet In NY: '100 Percent Clean Energy' The MTA is charging ahead in its commitment to sustainability with the purchase of 265 zero-emission buses set to operate on routes across New York City, officials announced. In an announcement on Friday, Jan. 10, the agency revealed the purchases, which will build on the existing fleet of 60 electric buses and an additional 205 slated to arrive later this year. The initiative is part of the MTA's goal of a 100% zero-emission bus fleet by 2040, officials said.  These new buses, featuring regenerative braking systems and lightweight electric traction drives, aim to reduce gree…

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World’s Largest Beef Producer 'Greenwashed' Environmental Harms To Boost Sales, NY AG Says World’s Largest Beef Producer 'Greenwashed' Environmental Harms To Boost Sales, NY AG Says
World’s Largest Beef Producer 'Greenwashed' Environmental Harms To Boost Sales, NY AG Says New York State is suing the world’s largest beef producer, claiming it lied about its environmental impacts in order to boost sales. A lawsuit filed by Attorney General Letitia James in New York State Supreme Court on Wednesday, Feb. 28, accuses JBS USA Food Company of deceptive business practices and false advertising. According to James’ office, the company has repeatedly misled the public by claiming it will achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040, despite documented plans to increase production and grow its carbon footprint. In 2021, the JBS Group reported total global greenh…

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by Michael Mashburn