The idea of warehouses traces back to early civilizations, which built granaries to store surplus food. During approximately 3000 BCE, small storehouse structures were used in Mesopotamia and Egypt to store agricultural produce, precious metals, and other commodities. However, the...Read more
When it comes to the ecological effects of warehouses, the most prevalent is the air pollution emitted by these buildings. Heavy-duty trucks transporting the goods to and from warehouses lead to major emissions, as well the energy needed to light, heat, and cool the buildings....Read more
Warehouses are buildings with several storage racks, where raw materials and manufactured goods are stored before they are exported or sold on the market. In general, warehouses are large plain buildings located in industrial parks or on the outskirts of cities and towns. ...Read more
Warehouses that consist of more loading docks and parking spaces attract traffic and tend to be associated with the highest nitrogen dioxide levels, contributing to air pollution, which can lead to a variety of health issues, ranging from asthma to lung disease. Furthermore,...Read more
The Inland Empire has seen an unprecedented growth of warehouses being built, with approximately four hundred already existing, and more being planned for construction. There are residents in the Inland Empire that are extremely concerned with the impacts of warehouses on the air...Read more
Communities with large racial and ethnic minority populations are most likely to be located near warehouses, which makes them more prone to inhaling nitrogen dioxide and other pollutants. A study by George Washington University found that the proportion of Hispanic and Asian folk living...Read more
