'It’s time to seriously examine the costs & benefits of moving hazardous materials by train rather than by other means. Each year, there are over 1,000 train derailments in the US. That’s 1,000 potential East Palestines,' ChrisBarnardDL writes.
The disastrous train derailment in Ohio last month, followed by another derailment from the same company just last week, has brought attention to the impact of pollution on underserved communities. While access to clean air and clean water is a fundamental right, the people of Ohio have been let down, and the Biden administration and the legacy media largely ignored their plight, at least at first.
To prevent an explosion, officials decided to burn off the chemicals on the train — which included five tankers of vinyl chloride, a hazardous and odorless chemical used in items such as packaging and PVC water pipes — and the governor called for immediate evacuation. The threat was clear: “grave danger of death … a high risk of severe injury, including skin burns and serious lung damage.”
While there were no immediate deaths, we lack data on the future effects of the vinyl chloride that was absorbed into East Palestine’s surroundings. Pollution is a silent and often invisible killer, hitting our most vulnerable communities hardest. While there are certainly benefits to this, the situation in Ohio compels us to consider the risks as well. The project’s final Environmental Impact Statement estimates the merger itself will result in a 20.16% increase in hazmat transportation, or nearly two million new hazardous carloads by 2027.
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