The Yale Climate Connections team writes about environmental justice advocates who are calling for a zero-emission freight transportation system. In a nutshell:Low-income Black and Brown neighborhoods are disproportionately affected by the harmful pollution caused by diesel trucks transporting cargo across the country. The Moving Forward Network, a nationwide coalition, is advocating for a shift to a zero-emission freight transportation system, embracing electric trucks powered by clean energy. The burden of this freight pollution falls disproportionately on low-income communities, particularly those belonging to marginalized racial groups, who often reside near highways, ports, and distribution centers. Read more at Yale Climate Connections.

Source: Washington Post July 31, 2023 19:14 UTC