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train derailments

Countdown to the Next East Palestine?

March 9, 2023 by John R. Platt

Ever since the train derailment and resulting chemical disaster in East Palestine, Ohio, three weeks ago, I’ve taken to listening to the sounds of trains passing through my small town every day.

Categories Environment, Environment featured, Featured Tags toxic chemicals, train derailments Leave a comment

How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks

March 15, 2023February 23, 2023 by Andrew J. Whelton

Headaches and lingering chemical smells from a fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, have left residents worried about their air and water – and misinformation on social media hasn’t helped.

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