WH: EPA Working Closely with Ohio Officials to Closely Monitor Air Quality, Surface and Groundwater Testing After Train Derailment in Ohio
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(Worthy News) – A train derailment in Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3 has led to toxic chemicals spilling into the Ohio River and being released into the air.
Among the hazardous chemicals that were being transported is vinyl chloride, which is linked to liver cancer, brain and lung cancers, lymphoma and leukemia.
The White House said Tuesday that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is “closely monitoring the situation” and leading “air quality testing and supporting Ohio EPA with surface and groundwater testing.” [ Source: CNS News (Read More…) ]
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