
242: The Worst Train Derailment Turned Environmental Disaster In US History: Norfolk Southern Chose Profits Over People In East Palestine, Ohio
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Underreported Train Derailment Environmental Disaster in East Palestine, Ohio
This chapter sheds light on a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, that evolved into an environmental catastrophe reminiscent of Chernobyl, yet received little national media attention due to supposed censorship. It addresses the local and broader impacts on communities, the government's response, and the prioritization of profits over public safety, emphasizing the hazardous chemicals involved and their health risks.
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