Study finds 20% higher exposure to traffic-related air pollutants near e-commerce warehouses, affecting communities of color.
A study finds that people living near large warehouses used by e-commerce companies face 20% higher exposure to traffic-related air pollutants linked to asthma and other life-threatening health conditions. Communities of color are disproportionately affected as they often reside close to warehouse clusters. The increased truck traffic for deliveries to and from warehouses contributes to the rise in nitrogen dioxide pollution.
July 24, 2024
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