In this episode, we discuss the Norfolk Southern train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio on February 3rd, 2023. We discuss the cause of the derailment, the initial actions by the EPA and the State of Ohio, the chemicals of concern that were onboard the train, the effects of contamination, as well as the path forward.

Sources:
https://www.npr.org/2023/02/23/1158972561/east-palestine-train-derailment-ntsb-preliminary-report-wheel-bearing
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-64670227
https://www.epa.gov/oh/east-palestine-ohio-train-derailment-emergency-response
https://www.politifact.com/article/2023/feb/15/ohio-train-derailment-what-we-know-about-health-en/
https://epa.ohio.gov/monitor-pollution/pollution-issues/east-palestine
https://www.reuters.com/world/us/ohio-cleaning-up-toxic-train-derailment-pollution-plume-moves-downstream-2023-02-15/
https://alaskabeacon.com/2023/02/20/how-dangerous-was-the-ohio-chemical-train-derailment-an-expert-explains-analysis/
https://www.nbcboston.com/news/politics/epa-orders-pause-on-shipment-of-contaminated-waste-from-ohio-train-derailment-site/2982828/
Ohio Sues Norfolk Southern for Environmental and Economic Damage After Toxic Train Derailment | The New Republic
Ohio senators introduce rail safety bill after fiery crash | AP News
The challenges of East Palestine's toxic waste cleanup : NPR

Ver todos los episodios