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 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
Feb 09 Ohio derailment that released toxic chemicals raises railroad safety questions By Josh Funk, Associated Press Rail unions believe the industry has gotten riskier in recent years after widespread job cuts left workers spread thin. Continue reading
Feb 08 Ohio residents can return after air deemed safe after train derailment By Associated Press The fire chief in Ohio's small town of East Palestine says Wednesday that evacuated residents can safely return to the area where crews burned toxic chemicals after a train derailed five days ago near the Pennsylvania state line. Continue reading
Jul 28 WATCH: Jon Stewart criticizes Republicans for voting down bill to increase care for veterans exposed to burn pits By Associated Press Former Talk show host turned veterans advocate, John Stewart joined a bicameral group of Democrats to call out Senate Republicans for failing to pass the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act of 2022. Continue reading
Jun 13 WATCH: Senate considers bill to improve health care for veterans exposed to toxic substances By Associated Press The Senate will consider a bill on Monday to improve health care for veterans exposed to toxic substances. Continue reading
Oct 01 California legislation bans toxic chemicals in cosmetics By Associated Press The Toxic Free Cosmetics Act bans 24 chemicals starting in 2025. Continue reading
Feb 23 Watch 9:45 New York moves to regulate a ‘likely human carcinogen’ in drinking water By Hari Sreenivasan, Sam Weber, Connie Kargbo New York state is proposing the country’s first firm limit on a chemical found in drinking water in heavy concentrations in some Long Island, New York communities. 1,4-dioxane has been labeled a “likely human carcinogen” by the EPA, but is… Continue watching
Mar 29 Watch 8:05 Bangladesh’s leather industry exposes workers and children to toxic hazards By PBS News Hour Continue watching