On February 3, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, igniting a fire and setting off fears of an explosion. While the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Norfolk Southern both claimed that their response to this environmental and public health disaster was appropriate and the area was safe, in the past year it has become clear that is not the whole truth.
The Unity Council for the East Palestine Train Derailment — a grassroots group with representatives from all communities impacted by the rail disaster — commemorated the one-year anniversary of the rail disaster with a series of events held in the village and neighboring Columbiana on Saturday.
CBS: Toxic Fog: The Aftermath in East Palestine, Ohio This video features Government Accountability Project Environmental Investigator, Lesley Pacey, and was originally published here. In February 2023, a quiet community in Ohio was blindsided by disaster when a train derailed and authorities decided to unleash a plume of toxic smoke over the town in [...]
Nearly nine months have passed since a group of concerned residents demanded action from state and federal government and the railroad company after last year’s toxic train derailment in Ohio.
In the one year since the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, where 11 cars carrying hazardous materials spilled toxins into the environment, many of the residents still haven't returned home.
Southern Illinois Now: East Palestine Residents Still Displaced, Suffering 1 Year After Toxic Train Derailment This article features Government Accountability Project whistleblower client, Scott Smith, and was originally published here. (OHIO) — In the one year since the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, where 11 cars carrying hazardous materials spilled toxins into [...]
Pittsburg Post-Gazette: A Year Later: Residents of the East Palestine Area Relive Derailment Experiences, Get Updates on Investigations This article features a Government Accountability Project Environmental Investigator, Lesley Pacey, and was originally published here. COLUMBIANA, Ohio — Courtney Miller’s children clutched her tightly as newly released footage of burning railroad cars was shown Saturday in this [...]
Salem News: Unit Events Held on Anniversary of Derailment This article features a Government Accountability Project whistleblower client, Scott Smith, and was originally published here. EAST PALESTINE — The Unity Council for the East Palestine Train Derailment — a grassroots group with representatives from all communities impacted by the rail disaster — commemorated the [...]
February 1, 2024 Over 1,500 Pages of East Palestine Dioxin-Related Testing Found Buried on EPA Website WASHINGTON – Recently, our whistleblower client and independent scientist, Scott Smith, discovered dioxin and related testing done by Norfolk Southern paid consultant, Arcadis, and involving the EPA that began on February 9, 2023. The finding this week revealed [...]
Imagine being a resident of East Palestine and all you want is your medical costs covered and consistent indoor air testing — but instead, your town gets a new fire truck, a public park, a few festivals, a Norfolk Southern training center and railroad decals for the high school football helmets.