2 million Illinois residents near warehouses, mainly low-income communities of color, face higher air pollution from truck fumes, linked to health issues; lawmakers review the Warehouse Pollution Insights Act.

2 million Illinois residents near mega warehouses, primarily low-income communities of color, face higher air pollution due to truck fumes. The Environmental Defense Fund's study links this to increased health issues such as asthma, COPD, and stroke. Lawmakers are reviewing The Warehouse Pollution Insights Act, which could mandate emissions data submission and expand air quality monitoring.

May 05, 2024
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