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environment1 year ago•7 min saved

"Danish Authorities Seek Accountability for Toxic Landslide Threat"

A slow-moving landslide of contaminated soil in Denmark is threatening a nearby water source, and authorities are racing to stop it. The massive cleanup effort is at the center of a dispute between public officials and the company responsible for the site, with questions about who will foot the bill. The company, Nordic Waste, has declared bankruptcy, leaving the cleanup in limbo. The situation has sparked a debate about moral responsibility and raised concerns about potential environmental and financial impacts.

via The Associated Press|

#cleanup #contaminated-soil #denmark

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Toxic soil from East Palestine train derailment causes highway accident.

A truck carrying around 40,000 pounds of contaminated soil from the site of a train derailment in Ohio overturned on a highway, spilling around 20,000 pounds of the soil onto the roadway and berm. The Ohio EPA determined that the spill had been contained and was not considered a threat to nearby waterways. The driver sustained minor injuries in the incident and was cited for operating a vehicle without reasonable control. The Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine sparked major backlash within the community, including a number of lawsuits alleging that the controlled release of toxic chemicals put the health and safety of residents at risk.

via NBC News|

#contaminated-soil #environment #environmental-protection

environment2 years ago•1 min saved

Toxic soil truck from East Palestine derailment overturns on highway.

A truck carrying 40,000 pounds of contaminated soil from the site of a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio overturned on a highway, spilling about half of its toxic load. The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency said the spill was contained and not a threat to nearby waterways. The driver had minor injuries and was cited for "operating a vehicle without reasonable control." The February train derailment led to evacuations of a rural Ohio town and environmental and health concerns. As of April 10, about 11.4 million gallons of liquid wastewater and 19,900 tons of soil have been removed from East Palestine.

via USA TODAY|

#cleanup #contaminated-soil #environment

car-accident2 years ago•2 min saved

Toxic aftermath in East Palestine: Health clinic opens as truck carrying contaminated soil crashes on highway.

A truck carrying 40,000 pounds of contaminated soil from the site of a train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio overturned on Monday, spilling roughly half of the soil along the highway. The driver was cited for operating a vehicle without reasonable control. The spill was contained and not a threat to nearby waterways. The site of the train derailment continues to be an ongoing process of removing contaminated soil and water. The same day as the truck crash, a new health clinic was opened in East Palestine to provide long-term support to the community.

via CBS News|

#car-accident #contaminated-soil #environmental-protection-agency

accidents2 years ago•1 min saved

Multiple Accidents Involving Toxic Soil from East Palestine Derailment Clean-Up Site.

A truck driver hauling 40,000 pounds of contaminated soil from the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment clean-up site crashed in Columbiana County, spilling about 20,000 pounds of soil onto the road and berm. The driver suffered minor injuries and was cited for operating a vehicle without reasonable control. The spill was contained and not a threat to nearby waterways, according to the Ohio EPA. The road is currently closed as crews work to clear the site.

via CBS Pittsburgh|

#accidents #contaminated-soil #environmental-cleanup

environment2 years ago•0 min saved

Toxic incidents plague East Palestine: Contaminated soil and train derailment lead to health concerns.

A truck carrying contaminated soil from the East Palestine derailment overturned, spilling an estimated 20,000 pounds of soil onto a roadway in Columbiana County. The spill was contained and is not a threat to nearby waterways, and the driver sustained minor injuries. So far, 11.3 million gallons of liquid wastewater and nearly 20,000 tons of soil have been hauled out of East Palestine.

via WHIO|

#contaminated-soil #east-palestine #environment