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Toxic train derailment a symptom of addiction to plastic, says resident turned activist

by Steve MellonOctober 15, 2023October 15, 2023

The toxic Norfolk Southern train that derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, earlier this year was on fire when it barreled along railroad tracks 100 yards from Jess Conard’s home, 2 miles from the crash site. At the time, Conard was unaware of the chemicals inside the train’s tanker cars and their connections to everyday items […]

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