On February 3, 2023, tranquility in East Palestine, Ohio, was shattered when a train carrying hazardous materials derailed, causing a fire that lasted an entire day. The accident released toxic gases into the air, contaminated the soil, and forced residents to leave their homes. More than a year later, the American railroad company Norfolk Southern will pay over $300 million in compensation for the damages caused by the derailment of a train carrying toxic material. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this Thursday the agreement reached with the company, which forces it to pay for monitoring the health status … Continue reading Norfolk Southern to Pay $300M+ for Toxic Train Derailment Cleanup: Details Inside