East Palestine
Coverage of East Palestine in the Nexus archive.
- More Ohioans are getting their power shut off as energy costs surge
More Ohioans are facing power shut-offs due to unpaid utility bills, with 7.7% of customers disconnected in the latest reporting period. Electricity bills in Ohio rose by 53% from June 2021 to June 2026, driven by factors like increased demand, extreme weather, and aging infrastructure. President Donald Trump's policies are cited as hindering renewable energy projects, exacerbating the crisis.
- New study suggests health damage from exposure to Ohio toxic train spill
A new study indicates ongoing health impacts from the East Palestine train derailment in Ohio, with immune systems still reacting to toxic chemical exposures. Jessica Boersma, a city council member living near the site, experienced significant exposure while coordinating with first responders.
- New study suggests health damage from exposure to Ohio toxic train spill
A new study indicates ongoing immune system impacts from toxic chemical exposure linked to the East Palestine train derailment in Ohio. Jessica Boersma, a city council member living near the derailment site, experienced significant exposure while coordinating with first responders.
- NTSB says fiery 2024 North Dakota derailment proves the need to replace flawed tank cars
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) concluded that a 2024 North Dakota derailment, caused by a collapsed culvert, highlighted the risks of flawed DOT-111 tank cars, which ruptured and spilled flammable methanol and anhydrous ammonia. The NTSB reiterated its longstanding call to replace these tank cars, citing past disasters like the 2023 East Palestine and 2013 Lac-Mégantic derailments, and noted that Congress mandated phasing out DOT-111 cars for flammable liquids by 2029.