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EPA opens office near site of Ohio toxic train derailment

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The EPA has ordered Norfolk Southern to cover the costs of cleaning up from the Feb. 3 derailment that toppled 38 rail cars. No one was hurt, but concerns over a potential explosion led state and local officials to approve releasing toxic vinyl chloride from five tanker cars. Many residents remain worried about what they might have been exposed to and how it will affect the area.

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The Guardian

US environmental agency opens office near site of Ohio toxic train derailment

Residents can sign up for air monitoring and cleaning services for their homes as well as information on the clean up efforts

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Associated Press News

EPA opens office near site of Ohio toxic train derailment

The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency says he doesn’t want any stigmas attached to the Ohio community where a train derailed and spewed toxic gases three weeks ago.

1 year ago·United States

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Winnipeg Free Press

EPA opens office near site of Ohio toxic train derailment

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1 year ago·Winnipeg, Canada

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National Post

EPA opens office near site of Ohio toxic train derailment

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday he doesn’t want any stigmas attached to the Ohio community where…

1 year ago·Canada

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San Diego Union Tribune

EPA opens office near site of Ohio toxic train derailment

A pedestrian walks by a mural in East Palestine, Ohio, as cleanup from the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment continues, Friday, Feb. 24, 2023. (AP Photo/Matt Freed)(Matt Freed / Associated Press) EPA opens office near site of Ohio toxic train derailment Feb. 28, 2023 The head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said Tuesday he doesn't want any stigmas attached to the Ohio community where a train derailed and spewed toxic gases …

1 year ago·San Diego, United States

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