How A Multibillion Dollar Company Blew Up A Train (And Got Away With It)
Published at : 23 Dec 2025
Two years ago, a Norfolk Southern train derailed in East Palestine. Then the railroad giant conducted a massive—totally unnecessary—toxic burn. Two years later residents are still sick, still suffering the impacts of toxic fumes, and still demanding accountability. -----
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