On February 3, 2023, one of Norfolk Southern’s trains derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, resulting in a fire, extensive smoke, and evacuation. Three days later, with thousands in the region still evacuating, the company burned off toxic and carcinogenic vinyl chloride from several tanker cars, resulting in a towering column of thick, black smoke. READ: … Continue reading Norfolk Southern’s Ohio Train Derailment: Where Did All That Safety Lobbying Go?