Kristen Meghan and Tammy Clark Environmental Experts #568
Mar 3, 2023
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Environmental experts Kristen Meghan and Tammy Clark discuss their recent trip to East Palestine, the mistakes and government cover-up, suspicions about trains skipping inspections, inadequate sampling methods, exposure levels, personal ethics and demanding accountability, and hope for a legal process.
The lack of proper communication and risk assessment in hazardous situations can result in mistakes and potential harm to the community.
Accurate risk communication and the need for after-action reports are crucial in determining the appropriateness of decisions made in hazardous situations.
Government agencies like OSHA and the EPA need to be held accountable for their negligence and violations of standards in order to protect people from harm.
Deep dives
Environmental experts discuss hazardous situation in East Palestine, Ohio
Environmental experts Kristen Meghan and Tammy Clark discuss their recent trip to East Palestine, Ohio and the hazardous situation they observed. They highlight the mistakes made, the lack of proper communication and risk assessment, and the government's attempt to downplay the situation. They emphasize the importance of accurate risk communication and the need for proper decontamination of homes and businesses in the affected area.
Concerns about burning vinyl chloride and its impact
The experts discuss the decision to burn the vinyl chloride tanks and the potential hazards associated with it. They acknowledge the lack of information regarding the pressure and temperature inside the tanks, which could have been determining factors. They explain that the burn may have been necessary to prevent a more catastrophic explosion and emphasize the need for after-action reports to determine the appropriateness of the decision.
Lack of trust in government agencies
The experts express their distrust in government agencies, such as OSHA and the EPA, citing instances where these agencies violated their own standards and failed to protect people. They highlight the need for Congress to take action and hold these agencies accountable for their negligence and improper handling of hazardous situations.
Health concerns and need for proper decontamination
The experts discuss the health issues experienced by residents in East Palestine, including coughing, headaches, rashes, and chemically induced pneumonia. They stress that people should not be in their homes until they have been professionally decontaminated, and emphasize the importance of ongoing monitoring and testing to ensure safety.
Call for support and action
The experts urge people to support their work and demand action from Congress to address the issues caused by government agencies. They encourage individuals to speak up and stand against the wrong behaviors and negligence, emphasizing that doing nothing in the face of evil only enables it to continue.
Environmental experts Kristen Meghan and Tammy Clark come on the podcast to discuss their recent trip to East Palestine, Ohio, what they saw, all the mistakes that have occurred, why no one should be living there, the government attempting to make this go away and much more. PLEASE SUBSCRIBE LIKE AND SHARE THIS PODCAST!!!