EPA orders Norfolk Southern to clean up Ohio train derailment site and pay all costs

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The Environmental Protection Agency announced a sweeping enforcement action against Norfolk Southern on Tuesday, compelling the rail company to conduct and pay for cleanup actions associated with the Feb. 3 derailment of a train carrying toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio.

Published 3 months ago · East Palestine, United States

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BBC News

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The Guardian

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Reuters

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CTV News

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The Independent

EPA orders Norfolk Southern to deal with Ohio toxic train wreck - or face fines

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has put rail operator, Norfolk Southern, on the hook for the cleanup of the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.

3 months ago·London, United Kingdom

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