Episode 113: Ohio’s Environmental Disaster Cover Up in the Making

<p>On February 3rd 2023, a Norfolk Southern train with 20 cars carrying hazardous materials crashed in East Palestine, Ohio. The hazardous materials, like vinyl chloride, are potentially creating a toxic wasteland that’s killing livestock, wildlife, and pets in areas more than 10 miles from the crash site – all while officials deem the area “safe”. This week, Matt and Carolanne talk about the potential environmental disaster cover up in the making in Ohio.  </p> <p>Our linktree: linktr.ee/boozedandconfused</p> <p>This week's booze of choice: Red Wine & Smithwicks</p> <p>Sources:</p> <ul><li><a href='https://apnews.com/article/pennsylvania-ohio-evacuations-fires-5d399dc745f51ef746e22828083d8591'>https://apnews.com/article/pennsylvania-ohio-evacuations-fires-5d399dc745f51ef746e22828083d8591</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.cbsnews.com/news/east-palestine-ohio-residents-return-home-after-toxic-chemical-train-derailment/'>https://www.cbsnews.com/news/east-palestine-ohio-residents-return-home-after-toxic-chemical-train-derailment/</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/02/07/ohio-train-derailment-toxic-impacts/'>https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2023/02/07/ohio-train-derailment-toxic-impacts/</a></li> <li><a href='https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/train-derails-flames-ohio-causes-half-town-evacuate/story?id=96892580'>https://abcnews.go.com/amp/US/train-derails-flames-ohio-causes-half-town-evacuate/story?id=96892580</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.fastcompany.com/90848025/ohio-train-derailment-toxic-chemicals-pvc-spill-fire-disaster'>https://www.fastcompany.com/90848025/ohio-train-derailment-toxic-chemicals-pvc-spill-fire-disaster</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/read-this-norfolk-southern-lobbied-against-safety-regulations-before-ohio-crash/ar-AA17jegs'>https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/read-this-norfolk-southern-lobbied-against-safety-regulations-before-ohio-crash/ar-AA17jegs</a></li> <li><a href='https://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea