New York Attorney General Takes Legal Action Against JBS Over Net Zero Emissions Claim
Amid growing concern about climate change, major meat producer JBS claims to offer low-carbon meat but faces legal action over unsubstantiated emissions reduction promises. New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit to ensure consumers are provided with accurate information and to send a message to other food companies about the costs of greenwashing.
Lawsuit Exposes Predatory Practices of Cash-Advance Operation
New York Attorney General Letitia James has filed a lawsuit exposing the predatory lending practices of cash-advance operation Yellowstone Capital and its related companies. Allegations include fraudulent loans with interest rates as high as 820%, leading to the closure of businesses like City Bakery. The lawsuit seeks to bar these entities and individuals from engaging in such practices.
Top Climate News for February 26-March 1, 2024
Top climate news from the past week includes New York Attorney General’s lawsuit against JBS over misleading sustainability claims, polar bears at risk of starvation due to melting Arctic ice sheets, and China’s struggle to meet carbon intensity and coal reduction targets.
Controversy in Nassau County over Trans Athlete Law
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman faces scrutiny from the state’s Attorney General over his trans athlete law, sparking a heated debate on transgender rights and sports participation. The clash raises concerns about the intersection of politics and LGBTQ+ rights, reflecting a broader national conversation on the inclusion of transgender individuals in public life.
Online Mental Health Provider Agrees to $740,000 Settlement
An online mental health care provider has agreed to a $740,000 settlement, including more than a half-million dollars in restitution to some 16,500 New York customers, for maintaining “a long and burdensome” cancellation process, New York State Attorney General Letitia…