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warehouse
Infrastructure Funding
Micron’s $100 billion New York semiconductor manufacturing project is facing local pushback [MSN]
"In 2024, President Biden signed a law exempting most publicly funded semiconductor projects from federal environmental review, a move supporters said would speed construction...
Environment
Unintended consequences: How warehouse pushback could choke roads and pollute the environment
"...forcing last mile warehouses further from the communities they serve will inevitably stretch the 'last mile' into 'many miles.' This means that a greater number of delivery vans and trucks will be required to travel significantly longer distances to reach residential neighborhoods. The compounding effects on traffic and air quality are profound"
Policy
The Growth of Online Shopping and the Impact on the Logistics Industry in New Jersey
The rise of online shopping has been a major driver of the logistics industry’s growth in New Jersey over the past decade. With American...
Energy
The Truth About Online Shopping and Its Environmental Impact [Earth.org]
This article from Earth.org discusses the environmental impact of online shopping:Modern Consumerism: The rise of digitalisation and innovative technologies has transformed shopping habits, leading to a significant...