Anyone from up there hearing if this is as bad as they are saying? I heard that the plume has reached the Ohio River and fish are dying. I know tons of us get our drinking water from the Ohio.
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Anyone from up there hearing if this is as bad as they are saying? I heard that the plume has reached the Ohio River and fish are dying. I know tons of us get our drinking water from the Ohio.
Man this story is crazy. I feel terrible for the people in that town. It’s nuts how long it took for the big media outlets to cover it.
That might be the dumbest move ever if this is as bad as they say. Jesus.
I can’t see anything on CNN or Fox sites, unless I’m missing it.
That's the really weird thing. It's like the biggest environmental disaster in recent US history didn't just happen.
What I'm not getting is that this train derailed several days ago. Why would local authorities be blowing up something today?
www.chicagotribune.com
Ohio train derailment prompts West Virginia water utility to take precautions
A West Virginia water utility is enhancing its water treatment process as a precaution following the derailment of a train hauling chemicals that later sent up a toxic plume in Ohio.
They aren't reporting it. It definitely happened though.
Should be a MUCH bigger story, but instead, us and the media were more focused on a large balloon and now UFO's while politicians just casually throw out words like "aliens". Society really can't focus on more than one thing at a time.
The chemicals that train was carrying are apparently extremely volatile. They supposedly used a controlled detonation to try and prevent a much larger uncontrolled explosion. Sounds like all rhey did was send a bunch of really nasty chemicals into the air and water.
CNN's coverage:
Feb. 4: Train derailment in northeastern Ohio sparks massive fire
Feb. 5: Evacuations ordered amid fears of an explosion as an Ohio train continues burning days after derailment
Feb. 6: Residents not yet allowed to return to homes near site of fiery train derailment in Ohio
Feb. 6: Freight train derailment in Ohio puts US infrastructure back in a bruising spotlight
Feb. 7: 5 derailed train cars carrying hazardous material at risk of exploding are no longer burning, official says
Feb. 7: Residents not yet allowed to return to homes near site of fiery train derailment in Ohio
Feb. 8: Evacuation order lifted for residents near where train carrying hazardous chemicals derailed
Feb. 9: NewsNation reporter arrested during a news conference after Ohio law enforcement told him to stop his live broadcast
Feb. 10: NewsNation reporter was pushed by National Guard official during an argument before his arrest at an Ohio news conference, video shows
Feb. 13: After a train derailment, Ohio residents are living the plot of a movie they helped make
Fox News:
Feb. 4: Ohio train derailment causes massive fire, forces village evacuation
Feb. 6: Ohio skyline lit up by fireball, black plumes of smoke as toxic chemicals are released from derailed train
Feb. 6: Officials advise evacuation over explosion concerns after train derailment in Ohio
Feb. 6: National Guard called in to assist in aftermath of Ohio train derailment
Feb. 7: Ohio train derailment: Residents still barred from homes after toxic chemicals released from cars
Feb. 8: Evacuees still wait to go home days following Ohio train derailment after toxic gas released into air
Feb. 8: NewsNation correspondent arrested while covering Ohio train derailment press conference
Feb. 9: East Palestine police defend arrest of NewsNation correspondent covering Ohio train derailment presser
Feb. 13: Ohio train derailment prompts water utility across state lines to take precautions as health concerns mount
Feb. 13: Biden admin insists Ohio air is safe after chemical explosion sparks fears
It's bizarre that local police would be doing that. I worked for 33 years for a major chemical company, and we had a dedicated professional HAZMAT/Fire team on duty 24/7. I'm pretty sure they could have gotten some professionals there pretty quick to oversee this.
Yeah, this was all over the news when it happened. Those posted tweets give the impression that this just happened. After looking at those twitter accounts, they don't look very credible for breaking news.
I don't think it was trying to break the news but more to say "hey, why isn't this all over the news?" I get they had links but I watch news off and on all day. Same as family and friends. Nobody had heard about this.
I will wait to hear more. These stories sound so fantastic they hopefully can't be completely accurate.
Could try wearing masks for two weeks, just to see if they work
Could try wearing masks for two weeks, just to see if they work
Not all of those links are to tweets.
Locals set the fire when the vinyl chloride tankers threatened to explode. The chemical was drained from the cars and burned in a trench. The train cars weren't bombed.
Subsequent air tests following the burn found background levels of the chemical.
I'm not privy to the data, but newsrooms have been known to "enhance" pics to amplify their scariness.
I imagine it will be weeks before rail traffic is back to normal so buy TP. The cargo ship that got twisted in the Suez Canal waaay back when caused all manner of shortages due to its impact on world shipping.
I'm guessing Norfolk Southern will be facing a metric shit ton of lawsuits in this one...
www.popsci.com
Toxic train derailment in East Palestine, OH highlights issues facing America's railways
On February 3, a Norfolk Southern freight train derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, highlighting issues facing America's railways.
www.popsci.com
Just looking at their front pages today. Looks like there has been lots of coverage.
That's because we have state ran propaganda outlets posing as "news" anymore.
Let’s check in on what the US Transporation Secretary had to say about it today.
There is no end of things that aren't discussed. It sounds like there's just a whole lot of finger waggling going on. The air has been tested for vinyl chloride and has been reported to be at background levels. If you have contrary evidence -- as opposed to sarcasm or innuendo -- it will help.
Better late than Buttigiegg!
I guess we have different expectations of competency for our public officials (crazy, I know) and what they should be focusing on.
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