East Palestine, Ohio – Page 4

After Chemical Burn, Farm Owners Worry About a Cherished Way of Life

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.

E.P.A. Orders Norfolk Southern to Pay All Cleanup Costs in East Palestine, Ohio

The agency also said that if the company failed in its cleanup efforts, it would do the work itself and charge the company triple the cost.

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.

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.

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.