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Warehouses Boost Economy, Pollute Valley | Philadelphia News
In southcentral Pennsylvania’s Cumberland Valley, warehouse booms driven by giants like Amazon and Walmart have reshaped the economy—employing 10% of locals—but at a steep environmental cost. Despite cleaner trucks and stricter rules cutting emissions by 45% and health costs by 66% since 2014, air pollution remains dangerously high, especially in winter, thanks to geography trapping exhaust near highways. While the economic upside is undeniable, the health toll from diesel fumes lingers, challenging whether the trade-off is worth it. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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