Pollution Locally
Which area has the worst air quality in America?
The Inland Empire
What ethnic identities are more likely to be near ware houses?
Latinos and African Americans
How many warehouses are within 1000 feet or less of Inland Empire schools?
300 warehouses
When was environmental justice created?
Late 1980's
How many warehouses reside in Ontario?
600! They take up 16% of Ontario's land
When there are more warehouses, the higher the risk there is for cancer.
How many trucks travel through in Ontario?
96,000 trucks, causing 8 million pounds of CO2 everyday.
Why was environmental justice created?
To identify environmental policies that unfairly affect minorities and low income areas.