Tag: Ohio

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…


Experts Focus on Wheel Bearing as Potential Cause of Ohio Train Derailment

As White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre addressed the derailment of 50 freight cars in Ohio, during a Feb. 14 press conference, an update from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has identified a wheel bearing as a potential culprit in the disastrous incident. “NTSB investigators have identified and examined the rail car that initiated…


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 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…


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…


NTD News Today (Feb. 13): Ohioans Warn Animals Dying After Chemical Burn; Nikki Haley Announces 2024 Presidential Bid

Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is running for president. That makes her the first major Republican to challenge her one-time boss, former President Trump, for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Ohioans near the recent train derailment and chemical burn are concerned about animals falling sick and dying. Many speculate the chemicals released are more…