Health Oct 07 Regulatory gaps leave communities at risk of chemical disasters, advocates say By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Sam Weber
Nation Oct 01 Authorities investigate Illinois truck crash that killed 5, caused toxic chemical leak Authorities resumed their investigation Sunday of a central Illinois truck crash that killed five people, injured five others and prompted an evacuation for hundreds of residents after a toxic chemical leak. By John O'Connor, Colleen Slevin, Associated Press
Health Mar 26 Watch 6:21 What we know about toxic ‘forever chemicals’ and how to reduce our exposure A class of toxic chemicals known as PFAS has made its way into food, soil, water and even most people’s blood in America. In March, the EPA proposed the first regulatory standard limiting the quantity of PFAS in drinking water. By Ali Rogin, Andrew Corkery, Claire Mufson
Nation Mar 14 Ohio sues Norfolk Southern to make sure it pays for toxic train derailment Ohio has filed a lawsuit against railroad Norfolk Southern to make sure it pays for the cleanup and environmental damage caused by a fiery train derailment on the Ohio-Pennsylvania border last month. By John Seewer, Associated Press
Health Feb 25 Analysis: Did dangerous substances spread after the Ohio train derailment? Scientists say burning vinyl chloride can indeed generate highly toxic dioxins, some of the most dangerous human-made compounds. Some say it's important to test for the compounds now. By Maddie Burakoff, Drew Costley, Associated Press
Feb 23 Watch 3:44 NTSB releases preliminary report on Ohio derailment that led to toxic chemical spill By Geoff Bennett, Madeline Powell Federal investigators say the crew of the train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, tried to slow and stop the train after getting a critical sensor warning. But the preliminary NTSB investigation also found that the warning, which came from… Continue watching
Feb 23 Toxic wastewater used to extinguish fire from Ohio train derailment headed to Texas By Associated Press The wastewater is being sent to Texas Molecular, which injects hazardous waste into the ground for disposal. The company told television station KHOU that it's experienced in disposing of hazardous material. Continue reading
Feb 21 Watch 11:43 Norfolk Southern CEO defends Ohio response as EPA orders company to clean up toxic spill By Geoff Bennett, Mary Fecteau, Layla Quran, Sam Weber, Courtney Norris The federal government ordered Norfolk Southern to clean up soil and water at its train derailment site in East Palestine, Ohio. Residents there say they're feeling the effects of air and water contamination. Geoff Bennett traveled to Ohio and questioned… Continue watching
Feb 21 EPA takes charge of toxic cleanup in Ohio train derailment By John Seewer, Michael Rubinkam, Associated Press Federal environmental regulators have taken charge of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio train derailment and chemical burn and ordered Norfolk Southern to foot the bill. 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