Abstract Economic growth over the last few decades along with increasing household consumption has led to a rapid expansion of the warehousing industry. Research has shown that warehouse facilities tend to be disproportionately sited in low-income minority communities. Warehouses can generate significant environmental externalities making the siting of warehouses a major environmental justice concern. We investigate the relationship between the warehouse activity in southern California and a range of health-based risks for communities residing nearby, after controlling for important socio-demographic characteristics. Our results reveal a significant association between warehouse activity and air pollution, noise levels and traffic collisions.


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    Title :

    The environmental and traffic impacts of warehouses in southern California


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    Publication date :

    2022-08-21




    Type of media :

    Article (Journal)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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