Keith Drabick stands in the firehouse
Keith Drabick, East Palestine’s fire chief, stands in the firehouse and reflects on the Feb. 3, 2023, derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in the village. Photo: Sophia Lucente / Collaborative NewsLab At Kent State University

Episode for January 19, 2024

Since the East Palestine train derailment, local fire companies and first responders are looking at their own resources and training, and how they can prepare for the next derailment or environmental disaster. A new study looks at whether fossil fuel workers have the right skills and live in the right places for future clean energy jobs. Plus, a new study identifies hundreds of chemicals in everday products that increase breast cancer risk.

We have news about Philadelphia’s renewable energy goals, Norfolk Southern’s progress, Future Farmers of America and solar jobs.

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