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Tensions and Safety Concerns on the Rise in East Palestine Following Chemical Release

Jack Enterline
February 24, 2023

Two weeks ago, the small town of East Palestine, Ohio, located about 30 miles from RMU’s campus, experienced an environmental disaster when a 150-car-long train carrying toxic and highly flammable chemicals derailed. Officials evacuated everyone within a one-mile radius...

Officials Begin Controlled Release of Chemicals in East Palestine's Derailed Train

Officials Begin Controlled Release of Chemicals in East Palestine’s Derailed Train

Ellie Schroeder
February 6, 2023

On Friday, a train derailed in East Palestine, OH which caused a fire that burned for days. It has been closely monitored since the derailment, and the governors of Pennsylvania and Ohio have decided to take action. The train is carrying vinyl chloride in several train cars...