Mar 17 EPA orders states not to block waste shipments from Ohio derailment By John Seewer, Associated Press A handful of political leaders and states have sought to block shipments from East Palestine. Continue reading
Mar 11 ‘We don’t feel safe anymore.’ Trauma, health concerns remain after Ohio derailment By John Flesher, Associated Press Fear and mistrust still grip many in a community whipsawed by government assurances that the air and water are safe; warnings from activists like Erin Brockovich about coverups and danger for years to come; and social media misinformation. Continue reading
Mar 06 Latest Ohio train derailment poses no public risk, officials say By Associated Press Authorities in Ohio say there is no indication of any risk to public health from the derailment of a Norfolk Southern cargo train between Dayton and Columbus, the second derailment of a company train in the state in a month. Continue reading
Feb 25 EPA orders ‘pause’ of contaminated waste removal from Ohio derailment site By Associated Press Federal environmental authorities have ordered a temporary halt in the shipment of contaminated waste from the site of a fiery train derailment earlier this month in eastern Ohio near the Pennsylvania state line. Continue reading
Feb 17 Tank manufacturing plant in small Ohio city plays big role in Ukraine war By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press Thousands of miles from the front lines, a sprawling manufacturing plant in the small midwestern city of Lima, Ohio, is playing a critical role in the effort to arm Ukraine as it fends off the Russian invasion. Continue reading
Feb 16 Watch 8:26 Residents near Ohio train derailment frustrated about risk of toxic exposure By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Shoshana Dubnow, Mary Fecteau In Ohio, anger and anxiety are running high nearly two weeks after a train derailment and major chemical spill. Residents there are growing increasingly frustrated saying they aren't getting answers about their risk of toxic exposure. To help understand the… Continue watching
Feb 16 What we know about the chemicals aboard the train that derailed in Ohio By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Experts say that ongoing environmental and public health monitoring in the region affected by this disaster is crucial. Continue reading
Feb 16 WATCH: EPA head visits Ohio after toxic train spill, asks residents to ‘trust the government’ By Patrick Orsagos, Associated Press EPA Administrator Michael Regan sought to reassure residents who are skeptical of testing results that say the air is safe to breathe and the water is fit for drinking around East Palestine, where just under 5,000 people live near the… Continue reading
Feb 15 Charges dropped against reporter arrested at Ohio news conference By John Seewer, Associated Press Ohio's attorney general says charges have been dropped against a cable news reporter who was pushed to the ground and handcuffed while covering a news conference in Ohio last week. Continue reading
Feb 13 Watch 7:11 Release of toxic chemicals from train derailment in Ohio prompts broader safety concerns By Geoff Bennett, Mary Fecteau, Courtney Norris, Sam Lane In eastern Ohio, residents have been on edge for over a week following an explosive train derailment and a toxic chemical leak. Evacuation orders have been lifted and the all-clear has been given in East Palestine, a small community of… Continue watching