A new study reveals that pollution from the East Palestine train derailment in February 2023 spread over 16 states, impacting 14% of the U.S. with unusual but not toxic concentrations. In short:The train accident in East Palestine, Ohio, released pollutants that spread across 16 states. Pollutants were detected as far as South Carolina, Wisconsin, and New England, covering 540,000 square miles. Although concentrations were low, they were unusually high compared to normal levels, with potential impacts on marine and plant life. WATCH: The aftermath of the East Palestine, Ohio, toxic train derailment

Source: Washington Post June 20, 2024 11:14 UTC