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Fast shipping is increasing emissions. Here's why delivery has become more polluting
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FILE - An Amazon Prime driver makes a delivery outside an apartment building in Pittsburgh, March 10, 2025. - photo by AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File
It feels simple: You shop, find something you want and click to buy. It shows up today, overnight or tomorrow. We’ve gotten used to that speed.