CDC investigators studying the health impacts of the Ohio train derailment fell ill with symptoms such as sore throat, headache, coughing, and nausea, raising concerns about the safety of the air and drinking water in the area.
President Biden recognized Transgender Day of Visibility on Friday, saying transgender people were "made in the image of God and deserving of dignity, respect, and support."
The US Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the railway company for allegedly violating the Clean Water Act and CERCLA by discharging oil and hazardous substances into navigable waters, seeking civil penalties, a declaratory judgment, and orders to ensure safe transport of hazardous materials and mitigate harm caused by the violations.
Environmental health scientist Stephen Lester is calling on the EPA to test the soil in East Palestine, Ohio for toxic dioxins after a chemical spill following a train derailment.