Two community groups are counting how many heavy trucks pass through communities of color in Chicago. The data paints a picture of the environmental footprint of tailpipe pollution in these neighborhoods.
A recent study shows that transitioning to electric trucks can save lives and money.
WBEZ’s Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco reports.
Coverage for this story was made possible through a partnership between WBEZ and Grist, a nonprofit, independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future.
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