The derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals upended a region of Ohio where generations of families could afford to buy acres of land, raise livestock and plant gardens.
Tag: Chemicals
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Many in East Palestine Seek Out Their Own Screenings for Toxic Chemicals
The moves reflect residents’ deep-seated mistrust of government screenings of toxic chemicals and fears of long-term effects from the train derailment.
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Norfolk Southern’s Profits and Accident Rates Rose Before Ohio Derailment
Safety experts say a focus on financial returns may be partly to blame for derailments and accidents like the one in Ohio.
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After the Ohio Derailment Disaster, the Rail Industry Can Do Better
The Ohio train derailment and chemical fire are emblematic of a rail industry that does not take safety seriously enough.