242: The Worst Train Derailment Turned Environmental Disaster In US History: Norfolk Southern Chose Profits Over People In East Palestine, Ohio

Mar 1, 2023

Discover the shocking details of a train derailment turned environmental disaster in East Palestine, Ohio. Uncover the dangerous chemical hazards involved and the controversial controlled burn decision. Explore the community's discontent and calls for justice amidst corporate negligence and profit prioritization.

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Underreported Train Derailment Environmental Disaster in East Palestine, Ohio

02:12 • 11min

Train Derailment: Chemical Hazards and Safety Concerns

Train Derailment and Controlled Burn Disaster

Environmental Disaster and Press Rights Violation in East Palestine

Aftermath of Train Derailment: Environmental Disaster and Community Discontent in East Palestine, Ohio

32:46 • 27min

Analysis of a preventable train derailment turned environmental disaster

01:00:07 • 2min

The Debate Over Electronically Controlled Pneumatic Brakes on Freight Trains

01:02:23 • 7min

Prioritizing Profits over Safety and People

01:09:37 • 4min

Impact of Workforce Reduction on Rail Industry Safety

01:13:30 • 22min

Impact of a Preventable Environmental Disaster and Corporate Negligence in East Palestine

01:35:22 • 3min