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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate,

Capito: Rail Safety Bill Will Pass, But Not Until Next Year

Nearly 10 months after a train derailment resulted in a release of toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, Congress has still not moved forward with legislation.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate,

East Palestine First Responders Faced Communications Gap With Railroad

Not one of the first responders on the scene had access to an app that was created by the rail industry precisely for that kind of situation.

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Energy & Environment Curtis Tate,

Confusion Reigned After Ohio Derailment, Hazmat Chief Testifies

Eric Brewer, director of emergency services for Beaver County, Pennsylvania, said the decision to detonate five tank cars full of flammable vinyl chloride was poorly communicated.

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WVPB News Brittany Patterson,

Lawsuit Alleges Union Carbide Failed To Report Toxic Landfill

On a recent sticky July afternoon, Diana Green stands on the muddy bank of lower Davis Creek in South Charleston, West Virginia. As a child, she enjoyed…

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