Questions about the testing and cleanup of streams after the train derailment
While officials say cleanup of the creeks in East Palestine will take time, some researchers say regulators aren't testing the water for enough chemicals.
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U.S. EPA coordinator says East Palestine cleanup is following ‘sound science’
Mark Durno, EPA's onsite coordinator in East Palestine, says agencies and contractors are following sound science in the derailment cleanup.
Episode for March 17, 2023
Spring starts on March 20, but for many places, spring has been here for a while. How does that impact nature? We have the story of one family in East Palestine who isn't sure if their home or water is safe. We talk with U.S. EPA's onsite coordinator there, who breaks down how the government is monitoring chemical pollution. We have news about U.S. Steel, Shell's ethane cracker, and proposed federal rules for PFAS in drinking water.
As interest in buying homes tumbles, East Palestine home owners feel stuck with no escape
Many homeowners believe that, even if they wanted to move, no one would be willing to buy their homes because of fears of toxic chemicals.
EPA proposes first limits on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ for public drinking water
While states like Pennsylvania and New Jersey have already set PFAS limits for public water systems, the EPA proposal is more restrictive.
More flaring at Shell’s Beaver County plant after compressor problem
One resident said it looked like "the sky is on fire.” Flaring could last for several more days.
The paradox of East Palestine: safe test results, while residents report health problems
The Pa. House Policy Committee was in Darlington to hear from health officials, regulators, and residents impacted by the derailment.
After the derailment, many in East Palestine live with questions about dioxins
EPA ordered Norfolk Southern to test for dioxins as residents' anxiety about their possible exposure to these toxic chemicals rises.
Episode for March 10, 2023
People in East Palestine want to know if their homes are polluted by long-lasting chemicals called dioxins from the train derailment last month. We'll also hear from residents near the derailment site who are finding the investments they've made in their homes are worth a lot less after the crash. Plus, an environmental group is trying to stop the U.S. Forest Service from clear cutting a section of national forest to promote the growth of white oak trees.
Norfolk Southern agrees to pay for East Palestine residents to relocate during cleanup
One resident reported the company offered a prepaid debit card with $500 per week, while the remediation is expected to last about six weeks.
