Environmental Impacts of Warehouse Complexes: Analysis of Their Influence on Landscape and the Environment

Abstract

This article analyses the environmental impacts arising from the construction and operation of warehouse complexes and their effects on the landscape and the environment. Warehouse complexes are a key component of the logistics chain in modern industry, but their construction and operation can significantly negatively affect the surrounding environment. The article examines various aspects of these impacts, including land occupation, changes in landscape, emissions, and waste management. It discusses options for prevention, elimination, and compensation of negative effects, as well as current legislative and methodological approaches to assessing the environmental impact of warehouse complexes. The aim of the article is to provide a comprehensive view of the issue and identify potential measures to mitigate the environmental impacts of warehouse complexes.