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EPA takes charge of cleanup from toxic Ohio train derailment

Por: Los Angeles Times World February 22, 2023

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Federal environmental regulators on Tuesday took charge of the cleanup from the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment and chemical burn and ordered Norfolk Southern to foot the bill. The Environmental Protection Agency told Norfolk Southern to take all available measures to clean up contaminated air and water, and also said the company would be required to reimburse the federal government for a new program to provide cleaning services for... + full article



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