U.S. Chemical Safety Board Investigation Westlake, Louisiana

Washington D.C. April 24, 2023 – Today, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final investigation report into a chemical fire and toxic gas release at the Bio-Lab facility in Westlake, Louisiana, in August 2020 following extreme weather during Hurricane Laura. In addition to recommending steps that the company and Louisiana … Continue reading U.S. Chemical Safety Board Investigation Westlake, Louisiana

East Palestine’s Record of Devastating Train Derailments

From the March 2, 1970, edition of the Salem News, via Newspapers.com Tyler Buchanan, author of Axios Columbus Long before the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern derailment exposed East Palestine to hazardous chemicals, residents suffered from a series of devastating rail car derailments that destroyed businesses, ruined local infrastructure and often left the city stuck paying … Continue reading East Palestine’s Record of Devastating Train Derailments