Should dioxins be found at a level that poses any substantial threat to residents and/or the environment, the EPA will direct the immediate cleanup of the area as needed.
At a town hall Thursday, experts said dioxin, a class of highly toxic carcinogens, could be present in East Palestine's soil and water as a result of the Norfolk Southern train derailment. They recommend testing.
The US has one of the most extensive rail networks in the world, but diminishing safety standards puts the environment at risk. The latest accident in Ohio has reignited concerns.
"Do we have the flu? Do we have covid? Or are we dying from chemical poisoning?" one single mom told Jezebel in the wake of the toxic train derailment.