The EPA ordered Norfolk Southern to test for toxic pollutants that could have been released into the air as a result of the company's decision to burn vinyl chloride from cargo on its derailed train in East Palestine, Ohio.
that monitoring for indicator chemicals at the site suggests the probability of dioxin contamination is "low," but made the decision to mandate testing out of an "abundance of caution.”The EPA's order — made almost a month after the train derailed — mandates testing for dioxins, which the agency considers "" because they take a long time to break down once released into the environment.
Dioxins are highly toxic and cancerous. They can damage the immune system and interfere with hormones, developmental processes and reproductive health.
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
Pa. Senate committee to subpoena Norfolk Southern CEO over Ohio train crashA state Senate committee voted to compel Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw to appear at a hearing next week on the Feb. 3 derailment and chemical leak near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border.
Lire la suite »
Norfolk Southern CEO agrees to testify before Congress on Ohio train derailmentNorfolk Southern announced Wednesday that Chief Executive Alan Shaw will testify before the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee Match 9 on the Ohio train derailment.
Lire la suite »
Ohio House Republicans hit brakes on appointing Norfolk Southern conductor to open seatThe ongoing feud among Ohio House Republicans flared up again on Wednesday, as they abruptly decided against holding a vote on appointing a Norfolk Southern train conductor to a vacant seat.
Lire la suite »
Norfolk Southern Railroad CEO To Testify In Congress About Ohio DerailmentAlan Shaw will face tough questions about whether the railroad has been investing enough in safety as it slashed jobs in recent years.
Lire la suite »
EPA inspectors to ensure safe transfer of toxic wastewater from Ohio train derailment, congresswoman saysWe continue to monitor the situation surrounding the transportation of toxic waste from the train derailment in Ohio. deerpark htx hounews kprc2 click2houston
Lire la suite »
Norfolk Southern CEO to testify before Senate committee next week: SourceThe CEO of Norfolk Southern, the rail company responsible for the East Palestine train derailment, has agreed to appear before a Senate committee next week, according to a source familiar with the situation.
Lire la suite »