/newsroom/taxonomy/term/2771/all en /newsroom/channels/news/expert-east-palestine-ohio-train-derailment-346228 <p>While officials have repeatedly sought to assure residents that the water and air in East Palestine, Ohio, are safe after the derailment of a train carrying hazardous materials earlier this month, anxiety has permeated the community amid reports of rashes, nausea and headaches. While it was deemed safe for evacuated residents to return home on February 8, community members have questioned how safe their village is and the validity of the air and water tests. (<a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/20/us/ohio-train-derailment-east-palestine-monday/index.html">CNN</a>)</p> Mon, 20 Feb 2023 17:56:54 +0000 frederique.mazerolle@mcgill.ca 292303 at /newsroom