Ohio's Toxic Train Derailment

“Three weeks after the toxic train derailment in Ohio, an independent analysis of Environmental Protection Agency data has found nine air pollutants at levels that, if they persist, could raise long-term health concerns in and around East Palestine…The analysis by Texas A&M University researchers stands in contrast to statements by state and federal regulators that air near the crash site is completely safe, despite residents complaining about rashes, breathing problems and other health effects.” The Washington Post, February 24, 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, a small town of about 5,000 residents, is a stone’s throw from the Pennsylvania border, and a three hour drive north and east from the capital city of Columbus. The recent train derailment and subsequent release of hazardous materials into the areas’ land, water and air has made national news for several weeks, and for good reason—this type of accident can happen practically anywhere, and for this community and surrounding area, it will have a decades-long impact. Crime and Punishment: Why the Poor Stay Poor In America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to The Poverty Trap at povertytrap.substack.com/subscribe