Amy Goodman
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Bomb Train: Rail Giant Norfolk Southern Skips First Public Meeting on Toxic Train Derailment in Ohio
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February 16, 2023
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5:48Now PlayingHundreds of residents of East Palestine, Ohio, packed into their first town hall meeting Wednesday night after a train carrying hazardous materials derailed and a “controlled” burn sent a mushroom cloud of toxic chemicals into the air. Many said they distrusted the train operator Norfolk Southern and their elected officials, who told residents the air and water were safe last Wednesday. We get an update from Emily Wright, development director for River Valley Organizing, which is working with residents to call for justice-centered healing.
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