WAREHOUSES, TRUCKS, AND PM^sub 2.5^: HUMAN HEALTH AND LOGISTICS INDUSTRY GROWTH IN THE EASTERN INLAND EMPIRE

From: Contemporary Economic Policy | Date: January 1, 2007| Author: | Copyright information

The eastern Inland Empire of Southern California has experienced dramatic growth of the logistics industry since 2000. This paper analyzes the air pollution implications of that expansion. It is found that truck traffic will generate significant air pollution, especially PM^sub 2.5^. The estimated excess mortality associated is 32-64 cases per year, with a combined excess mortality and morbidity value of $247-$455 million per year. This represents 44%-81% of the estimated wages generated by industry growth and $5 million-$9 million per distribution facility. These estimates suggest that ...

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