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Feb 13, 2023
THREAD: Photos, videos, and news reports about the train derailment and toxic chemical release in East Palestine, Ohio. This may be the largest environmental disaster in U.S. history. 🧵👇 https://t...
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A train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio released toxic chemicals including vinyl chloride, phosgene, and hydrogen chloride, potentially causing the largest environmental disaster in U.S. history. The controlled burn and chemical release have contaminated air, water, and soil across the region, with widespread reports of dead animals and severe health effects in residents and livestock.
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