Recent City Council legislation seeks to address air pollution caused by large distribution warehouses in New York City, particularly affecting low-income neighborhoods. Residents, like Crystal Brown from southeast Queens, are advocating for change as they suffer from toxic fumes generated by constant truck traffic. The proposed 'indirect source rule' would require companies operating large warehouses to mitigate pollution. Supporters believe the legislation will improve air quality and quality of life for nearby communities, despite anticipated challenges from the e-commerce sector.
"My zip code should not determine my health and my lifespan... The traffic there is enormous and it's 24 hours a day. It never ceases."
"We think it will make the air cleaner, it will help reduce our climate impacts and help make communities that live near these facilities become better places to live."
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