Ohio Chemical Spill Fall Out: How Far-Reaching Is it? (From Episode #78)
Excerpt from Beyond Labels Episode 78, listen here: https://beyondlabels.supportingcast.fm/join
On February 3, a train operated by Norfolk Southern Railway derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, located on the border of Pennsylvania and roughly an hour from Pittsburgh. 11 cars containing hazardous loads derailed. Various toxic and carcinogenic chemicals were spilled as a result of the derailment, leading to concern for air, surface water, soil, and groundwater pollution. In addition, because the solution crafted by officials was to burn the chemicals, now there is additional concern over the…
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