E-commerce Warehouses Drive Significant Air Pollution

Study reveals increased nitrogen dioxide levels near warehouses, disproportionately affecting communities of color.

First nationwide study links truck traffic from warehouses to a 20% rise in nitrogen dioxide pollution.
Communities near warehouses, especially those with higher minority populations, face greater health risks.
Newer warehouses, built since 2010, are larger and attract more heavy-duty vehicle traffic.
Top 10 counties with the highest concentration of warehouses include Los Angeles, Harris, and Miami-Dade.
Researchers call for stricter regulations and zero-emission vehicle adoption to mitigate pollution.