Nick Keppler, journalist covering the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, OH.

Did you know that on February 3rd, 2023, a Norfolk Southern train derailment disaster released toxic chemicals into the air and water in East Palestine, Ohio and surrounding areas? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn, for her interview with Nick Keppler, journalist reporting for the Washington Post and Environmental Health News. Keppler describes his on-the-ground coverage of the disaster, and how the community is attempting to cope with the release of toxic chemicals into their air and water, and the ongoing threats to public health.
 
 
 Related website:  Health Resource Guide: https://www.cancerfreeeconomy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Train-Derailment-Health-Resource.pdf
Senate Hearings: https://veterans.pasenategop.com/veterans-032023/
Public Hearing on Norfolk Southern train derailment: https://veterans.pasenategop.com/vets-022323/
Environmental Health: https://www.ehn.org/east-palestine-ohio-train-derailment-pollution-2662867187.html 

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