Diesel is racist

"ImmoralMinority" (araimondo)
06/26/2020 at 09:54 • Filed to: None

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DISCUSSION (37)

SiennaMan > ImmoralMinority
06/26/2020 at 10:00

*scratches head* uuh..

Milky > ImmoralMinority
06/26/2020 at 10:00

For anyone else who doesnt want to sign up for the Fresno bee and since gramps didn't share a content again.

The Advanced Clean Truck regulation will require manufacturers to begin selling zero-emission models in 2024 and to make those vehicles an increasing share of their sales each year until 2045, when all trucks sold in the state must be clean. The rule covers a range of trucks, including heavy-duty pickups, delivery vans, box trucks and big rigs.

Azrek > ImmoralMinority
06/26/2020 at 10:03

Doesn’t California have the worst Power grid in the US outside of islands that get hit by Hurricanes?

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > Milky
06/26/2020 at 10:04

But how does that advance racial justice?

MonkeePuzzle > Milky
06/26/2020 at 10:05

yes!
posts with jsut a link means the OP’s headline is the only thing we see.
annoying.

SiennaMan > Milky
06/26/2020 at 10:05

That that makes perfect sense. What doesn’t make sense to me is how that advances racial j ustice ..

shop-teacher > Milky
06/26/2020 at 10:07

His link worked for me. Kinja?

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > ImmoralMinority
06/26/2020 at 10:07

So diesel isnt racist, really, but they’re talking about distribution centers being nearer to low income communities.

Regardless , if we can get our battery tech together, electric trucks are probably a better option overall.

shop-teacher > ImmoralMinority
06/26/2020 at 10:08

Drrrrr....

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
06/26/2020 at 10:09

The disadvantages that minorities have in society mean many can only afford to live in the low-value areas around highways and ports. Diesel isnt racist, OP was just being sensationalist. The gist is that minorities are disproportionately affected by diesel pollution due to racism.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
06/26/2020 at 10:09

Because ports, warehouses, and freeways tend to be surrounded by poor communities. Poor communities are dis proportionately made up of people of color. So pollution disproportionately affects communities of color.

PatBateman > Milky
06/26/2020 at 10:10

I clicked on the link, it worked. No signing up, no pay wall.

Milky > shop-teacher
06/26/2020 at 10:12

Tells me I have to register ... idk?

PatBateman > ImmoralMinority
06/26/2020 at 10:12

https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/best-places-to-retire/s/texas/

The Snowman > shop-teacher
06/26/2020 at 10:13

Did it link you to a sweet pay wall where you can't view anything of meaning?

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/26/2020 at 10:15

We want ALL poors po suck on exhaust fumes EQUALLY. Men, women, and children of all ages should have equally access to health hazards.

facw > ImmoralMinority
06/26/2020 at 10:16

Diesel emissions disproportionately affect minorities because they are more likely to live in dense urban settings and/or near industry. They are also more likely to be in blue collar jobs in or around diesel equipment. So eliminating those emissions will provide the greatest benefit people of color.

Calling it racism may be a bit much (though that’s not what was said in the quote) , but there is a racial component here, especially because there’s almost certainly racism involved in the policies, zoning, and income disparities that lead to the increased diesel exposure in the first place.

Future next gen S2000 owner > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap
06/26/2020 at 10:17

... they’re talking about distribution centers being nearer to low income communities.

That kind of goes hand in hand to me. No one really wants to live next to a distribution center and those houses are priced accordingly.

shop-teacher > The Snowman
06/26/2020 at 10:21

Nope, it went right to the full story. And I assure you I do not subscribe to the Fresno Bee, nor do I know any sort of internet trickery that can get around pay walls.

shop-teacher > Milky
06/26/2020 at 10:21

Weird. It went right to the full story for me.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > PatBateman
06/26/2020 at 10:32

He would fit in well in Texas , I think.

PatBateman > If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent
06/26/2020 at 10:57

Most people would, actually. Just depends on where in Texas they want to move to.

I usually don’t advocate for Californians to move to Texas, but I like him and his dog.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > PatBateman
06/26/2020 at 11:03

The oil & guns part.

TheTurbochargedSquirrel > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
06/26/2020 at 11:03

The writer of the article is making sensationalist conclusions. Their argument is that since minorities are disproportionately living in low income areas around ports and factories they are more subject to the pollution from the trucks that frequent those ports and factories. Therefore eliminating the pollution is some kind of win for racial justice without having to address the actual issues that lead to minorities being more present in those areas to begin with. It’s a stupid argument by the author and CARb board people.

The Snowman > shop-teacher
06/26/2020 at 11:13

Weird I'm not getting kinja'd but I have never liked Fresno and maybe they are on to me?

Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
06/26/2020 at 11:16

It seems like a shameless grab for political clout. I can fight RACIAL INJUSTICE and POLLUTION at the same time!

Obviously poor people should have equal access to health hazards.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Future next gen S2000 owner
06/26/2020 at 11:16

You're 100% correct on that. And that's a harder problem to solve.

Tekamul > Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
06/26/2020 at 11:17

The person quoted is alluding to the high use of diesel trucks in and around minority communities, thus subjecting them to higher levels of pollution.

The Snowman > The Snowman
06/26/2020 at 11:27

Incognito tab and Fresno no longer knew my feelings about it’s city. I think this is the most relevant paragraph for anyone stuck on the the wrong side of the wall.

“This rule advances racial justice,” she said. “In a time when we are talking about that every day, we need to recognize that these types of heavy-duty vehicles disproportionately impact communities of color, communities around ports and this rule is going to give the relief.”

DipodomysDeserti > TheTurbochargedSquirrel
06/26/2020 at 11:30

Did you actually read the article? That quite is from a community organizer who led a campaign to document how many trucks went through their neighborhood , not the author.

shop-teacher > The Snowman
06/26/2020 at 11:34

Possibly :)