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Researchers Raise Questions About Cobalt Gold Rush, East Palestine Disaster
Some experts say that the official narrative on the toxic chemical disaster in Ohio doesn't add up.
Warnings Mount About the Dangers of Long Freight Trains
These “monster trains” are coming off the rails at an alarming rate, but regulators are doing little to curb the risk.
Biden’s Justice Department Sues Norfolk Southern Over Toxic East Palestine Crash
Rail workers hope the lawsuit is a "wake-up call" to rail companies who lobby for lax regulations and strict scheduling.
Fiery Derailment of Train Carrying Ethanol Forces Evacuations in Minnesota
The train’s operator, BNSF, has lobbied aggressively against safety regulations in recent years.
The US Has Seen 50 Chemical Spills or Fires This Year, and It’s Only March
The latest spill at a factory outside Philadelphia has sent thousands of gallons of chemicals into the Delaware River.
Two Trains Derail in Arizona and Washington as Congress Sits on Safety Bill
The derailment in Washington state Thursday spilled 5,000 gallons of diesel fuel on tribal lands.
East Palestine Disaster a Direct Result of Reliance on Fossil Fuels and Plastic
The toxic crash unveiled the plastics industry’s toll on the planet and public health. Will the U.S. ban vinyl chloride?
Another Norfolk Southern Train Derailed as Its CEO Testified Before the Senate
CEO Alan Shaw faced tough questions about the company’s response to the derailment and chemical disaster in Ohio.
Critics Deride Norfolk Southern’s Newly Released 6-Point “Safety Plan”
Critics say we need robust federal action, not corporate "safety plans" aimed at further reducing the workforce.
Norfolk Southern Conductor Killed in Crash as Train Safety Bill Faces Pushback
Unions are backing the Railroad Safety Act while pushing for improvements, but some Republicans are skeptical.