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Health Oct 07

Regulatory gaps leave communities at risk of chemical disasters, advocates say

By John Yang, Kaisha Young, Sam Weber

Nation Oct 01

Five dead, five hurt in Illinois collision that leaked toxic substance
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

Man holding a glass of water
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

A general view of the site where toxic chemicals were spilled following a train derailment, in East Palestine
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

East Palestine Ohio - Train Derailment
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

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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…

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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.

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Feb 21

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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…

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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.

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Feb 16

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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…

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