How dangerous was the Ohio chemical train derailment? An environmental engineer assesses the long-term risks
- Written by Andrew J. Whelton, Professor of Civil, Environmental & Ecological Engineering, Director of the Healthy Plumbing Consortium and Center for Plumbing Safety, Purdue University
Several cars that contained hazardous chemicals burned after the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment.U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyHeadaches and lingering chemical smells from a fiery train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, have left residents worried about their air and water – and misinformation on social media hasn’t helped.
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