Chemical Cleanup
Cleanup of toxic waste continues in East Palestine, Ohio. A freight train derailed there last month. Tons of solid and liquid waste have been moved. Trucks are taking it to treatment sites.
On February 3, 38 freight cars went off the tracks. No one was injured. But some of the cars contained hazardous chemicals, which caught fire. The area was evacuated. To prevent an explosion, officials released the chemicals and burned them. This sent toxic smoke into the sky.
The waste removal “is great news for the people of East Palestine and the surrounding community,” says Debra Shore, of the Environmental Protection Agency. Officials say the air and drinking water are safe. Still, many residents are concerned. The toxins could have long-term effects on their health.
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