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February 16, 2023

Negligence Allegations: Lawsuits Filed Following Train Derailment and Toxic Chemical Spill in Ohio

A toxic train derailment occurred near the Ohio-Pennsylvania border on Feb. 3, 2023, causing evacuations of the nearly 5,000 residents of East Palestine, Ohio. The train was carrying hazardous materials, including vinyl

Pollution·USA·Water

EPA Survey Finds Over 9 Million Lead Pipes In The US, Allocates $3 Billion For Replacement

According to an EPA survey, there are 9.2 million lead pipes in the US that need to be replaced to prevent lead contamination in drinking water. Exposure to lead from corroding pipes could cause damage to a child’s brain, nervous

April 5, 2023

Rising Threat: Spotted Lanternfly Infestations Alarm Ohio’s Agricultural Landscapes

Nature·News·USA

The Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive insect wreaking havoc on crops and native plants, has made an unwelcome appearance in Cleveland, Ohio, notably in St.