East Palestine, Ohio

Many Victims Of The Ohio Train Derailment Are Upset With $600 Million Settlement

It's reportedly the largest-ever settlement for a derailment accident in the U.S. and comes approximately 14 months after the disaster.
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Biden Is Hellbent On Fighting Cancer Deaths — But There's 1 Thing Complicating It All

The Ohio chemical disaster is complicating Joe Biden's legacy as a warrior against hazardous substances.
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Ex-EPA Official Says 'Bombshell' Memo Shows The Agency Made A Big Mistake

The open burning of hazardous chemicals has been banned for more than 40 years. How was it allowed to happen in a rural East Palestine, Ohio?
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Biden Visits Ohio Town 1 Year After Toxic Train Derailment

The president's visit comes after months of public backlash and amid growing fears of long-term health risks.
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People Living Near The Toxic Train Disaster In Ohio Are Still Feeling The Effects

The Environmental Protection Agency has lauded its response to the chemical disaster in East Palestine — but the people living there remain frustrated.
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A Year After Ohio Train Derailment, Dem Makes Another Plea For Rail Safety Bill

Congress has done “absolutely nothing” to prevent future train derailments like the East Palestine disaster, said Rep. Chris Deluzio (D-Pa.).
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This Type Of Disaster Could Be The Most Dangerous Of All — And It’s A Mystery

Environmental agencies are often quick to declare the air, water and soil safe after chemical disasters like the Ohio train derailment — but huge knowledge gaps exist.
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Rail Safety Bill, Inspired By Fiery Ohio Derailment, Clears First Major Hurdle

But several Republicans, including Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, remain opposed to the bipartisan legislation.
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How Public Trust Crumbled In Ohio After The Train Derailment

The disaster response has not only been flawed — it is one big conflict of interest.
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Train Derails In Rural North Dakota, Causes Chemical Spill

Local authorities and the railroad said there is no threat to public safety.
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