Tag: Hazardous and Toxic Substances

Ohio Derailment: Head of EPA Visits East Palestine, But Residents Still Frustrated

A visit to East Palestine from the head of the E.P.A. and a White House pledge to lend more support were met with skepticism in the community.

February 16, 2023
Burn Pit Program for Veterans Could Cost at Least $400 Billion, Agency Finds

In a report reviewing the nation’s budget outlook, Congress’s nonpartisan scorekeeper estimated that a veterans health program created last year would swell the federal deficit.

February 16, 2023
‘Chernobyl 2.0’? Ohio Train Derailment Spurs Wild Speculation

For many influencers across the political spectrum, claims about the environmental effects of the train derailment have gone far beyond known facts.

February 16, 2023
Horseshoe Crabs Are in Trouble. How Much Longer Can We Rely on Their Blood to Test Our Drugs?

An alternative test is urgently needed to protect horseshoe crabs and the birds that depend on their eggs.

February 16, 2023
Ohio Residents Press for Answers on Train Derailment at Town Hall Meeting

Officials for the railroad company pulled out hours earlier, infuriating some residents who said they wanted answers from the company.

February 15, 2023