Category: East Palestine

Toxic Chemicals in Ohio Train Derailing, Water and Air Concerns, Health Risks: What We Know Now

It has been almost two weeks since the train derailing and subsequent fires in East Palestine, Ohio, yet the health crisis from the contamination remains for the local and nearby residents. Experts weigh in on the potential health effects, and ways to prevent health problems for affected residents. The Ohio Train Derailment: What Happened On…


Ohio Derailment: Governor Wonders Why Train’s Cargo Not Labeled As ‘Highly Hazardous Material’

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine marveled on Feb. 14 that the cargo of a train that derailed in Ohio on Feb. 3 was not defined as “high hazardous material.” DeWine said Congress should act on what he called an “absurd” situation as the train was not deemed highly hazardous because only a few cars had highly…


East Palestine Residents Express Concern About Health, Environmental Impacts of Train Derailment

The signs welcoming visitors to East Palestine, Ohio, say it’s “Where You Want to Be.” In a matter of minutes earlier this month, the tranquil lifestyle in this town of 4,761 near the Pennsylvania state line was abruptly altered. On Feb. 3, a train carrying toxic chemicals and operated by Norfolk Southern Railroad derailed in…


East Palestine Residents Express Concern About Health, Environmental Effects of Train Derailment

The signs welcoming visitors to East Palestine, Ohio, say it’s “Where You Want to Be.” In a matter of minutes earlier this month, the tranquil lifestyle in this village of 4,761 near the Pennsylvania state line was abruptly altered. On Feb. 3, a train operated by Norfolk Southern Railway carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East…


Locals in Ohio Train Derailment Area Worry About Health, Environmental Effects

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio—The signs welcoming visitors to East Palestine, Ohio, say it’s “Where You Want to Be.” In a matter of minutes earlier this month, the tranquil lifestyle in this village of 4,761 near the Pennsylvania state line was abruptly altered. On Feb. 3, a train operated by Norfolk Southern Railway carrying toxic chemicals derailed…


Officials Say ‘Plume of Chemicals’ in Ohio River Moving Downstream After Train Derailment

A top Ohio environmental official on Tuesday confirmed a “plume of chemicals” in the Ohio River is currently moving downstream after a train derailed in East Palestine that was carrying toxic chemicals. “We know there is a plume (of chemicals) moving down the Ohio River,” Tiffani Kavalec, the head of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s…


‘Plume’ of Chemicals in Ohio River Moving Downstream After Train Derailment: Officials

A top Ohio environmental official on Tuesday confirmed a “plume of chemicals” in the Ohio River is currently moving downstream after a train derailed in East Palestine that was carrying toxic chemicals. “We know there is a plume (of chemicals) moving down the Ohio River,” Tiffani Kavalec, the head of the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency’s…


Ohio Senators Raise Concerns Following East Palestine Rail Derailment

The two senators from Ohio spoke out on Monday calling attention to the environmental impacts in East Palestine, following the derailment of a freight train carrying chemicals earlier this month. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) said in a statement that he is “horrified” by the train derailment and said that many questions remain unanswered. “Is the…


Ohio Senators Raise Concerns Following East Palestine Train Derailment

The two senators from Ohio spoke out on Monday calling attention to the environmental impacts in East Palestine, following the derailment of a freight train carrying chemicals earlier this month. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) said in a statement that he is “horrified” by the train derailment and said that many questions remain unanswered. “Is the…


Media Blackout as US Chemical Disaster Rages On: Animals and Fish Dying | Facts Matter

There was a chemical fire of epic proportions in Ohio, and despite what seems to be a media blackout, the Ohio government initiated a controlled chemical fire that was not only massive, but the after-effects might be a lot more deadly than what the official narrative might lead one to believe. Moreover, along that line,…