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Derailed train labeled "non-hazardous"

Ohio governor calls on Congress to investigate how that could happen

Salon

Risks for chemical spills are high, but here's how to protect yourself

The Ohio derailment is a reminder of what can happen for millions of Americans who live near railways. There are things people can do to better protect themselves from the hazards of chemical spills.

WEKU

Horses, hogs and hazardous chemicals: East Palestine livestock owners race to protect their animals after train derailment

Residents near the crash site in East Palestine tell Graig Graziosi of a frantic race to save their animals

The Independent UK

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2 train derailments have similar risks, different outcomes

Two train derailments in neighboring states had very different outcomes — and officials say that's not unusual

The Independent UK

The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 18 February 2023

East Palestine, Ohio is choking, red-eyed, and scared for its long-term health. Thanks, Obama. And, Trump. And, Biden.

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Clinic to open near derailment site as health worries linger

Ohio’s governor says a plume of chemicals that spilled into the Ohio River after a fiery train derailment has broken up and is no longer a concern

The Independent UK

White House defends response to toxic train derailment

The Biden administration is defending its response to a freight train derailment in Ohio that left toxic chemicals spilled or burned off, even as local leaders and members of Congress demanded that more be done

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Biden administration open to legislation after Ohio derailment - Roll Call

The Biden administration said it would welcome congressional action on safety measures for trains carrying highly hazardous materials.

Roll Call

Ohio responders risk mass toxic exposure

"There should have been a playbook on this," emergency expert says

Salon

Ohio train crash answers may not be enough to quell the fury

When a Norfolk Southern Corp. train derailed earlier this month, creating a fiery crash that spilled chemicals across a small Ohio town, long-simmering tensions in the U.S. ignited along with it.

Tribune News Service

Ohio Train Derailment Is Another Excuse for Mudslinging and Conspiracy Theorizing

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Reason

Biden admin seeks to reassure public after toxic US train derailment

Washington (AFP) - US officials on Thursday sought to reassure an increasingly nervous public of the government's commitment following a train derailment that resulted in the release of toxic chemicals in the soil, air and water in Ohio.

AFP

US pledges more support after Ohio toxic train spill

Residents of East Palestine, Ohio, are demanding answers amid fears over health effects of toxic chemical spill.

Al Jazeera

‘Why are they being hush-hush?’ Ohio villagers anxious, enraged after toxic train spill

Residents of an Ohio village upended by a freight train derailment packed a gymnasium demanding reassurances after toxic chemicals spilled and burned in a huge plume over their homes and businesses.

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Salon

Big Biz wields influence over governors

NGA Chair Phil Murphy represents "the absolute worst of trickle-down economics," expert says

The Independent UK

Ohio train derailment: East Palestine residents launch wave of class action lawsuits against Norfolk Southern

Residents of East Palestine allege the rail company prioritised restoring train services and shareholders by opting to burn spilled toxic chemicals

WEKU

What to know about the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio

Residents are worried about environmental and health impacts after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed earlier this month and officials evacuated the area to conduct a controlled burn.

The Independent UK

‘We’re all very afraid’: Their town is shrouded in toxic chemicals — but the people of East Palestine still can’t get answers

Graig Graziosi reports from East Palestine as residents gather at a town meeting - only to leave with more questions than answers on their fears of catastrophic chemicals

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The Independent UK

Devastating aftermath of Ohio train derailment revealed in shocking video

Train of three locomotives and 150 freight cars derailed after suffering a broken axle

The Independent UK

Shocking drone footage reveals extent of devastation after Ohio train derailment

Train of three locomotives and 150 freight cars derailed after suffering a broken axle

The Independent UK

Upset Ohio town residents seek answers over train derailment

Residents of the Ohio village upended by a freight train derailment packed a school gym to seek answers about whether they are safe from toxic chemicals that spilled or were burned off

AFP

Residents near toxic US train derailment told water 'safe' to drink

Washington (AFP) - The governor of Ohio told residents living near the site of a toxic train derailment that it was "safe" to drink the water, as authorities investigate potential environmental fallout from the accident earlier this month.

Axios

Ohio derailment prompts calls to investigate federal oversight of freight trains

The 150-car Norfolk Southern train was hauling at least five tanker cars containing the hazardous gas vinyl chloride.

Salon

The major public health disaster in Ohio

Despite reassurances from public officials, concerns linger about a train derailment that released toxic chemicals

AFP

Residents near toxic US train derailment urged not to drink water

Washington (AFP) - The governor of Ohio warned residents living near the site of a toxic train derailment to drink bottled water Wednesday, as authorities investigate potential environmental fallout from the accident earlier this month.

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