This study conducted by Trinity consultants for Clean Fuels, expanded from 13 cities in the initial study to a total of 27 cities. Environmental Justice communities were of particular focus for the study as are often situated in industrial districts. 

"What the study found is significant benefit in terms of reducing cancer cases and then a number of non cancer benefits," says Vergara. "The Trinity study really puts a bright light on the human health costs and benefits of switching over to biodiesel from petroleum diesel." 

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