Hold Norfolk Southern Accountable for East Palestine Train Derailment

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The Issue

On February 3rd, a train derailment occurred involving 50 cars. 10 of the cars included chemicals that are known to cause cancer. The local safety departments tried to conduct a controlled explosion, but the cloud of plume is now spreading horizontally across the surrounding area.
Residents have complained of headaches and the strong smell of chlorine. Though the evacuation notice was lifted, the cloud continues to spread. Many news channels have ignored coverage of this horrific environmental disaster. Hold the big industries accountable for their environmental destruction. 
Please sign this petition in support of holding Norfolk Southern accountable of the derailment costs, but also for the health and safety of the residents of East Palestine. Letting massive companies get away with this kind of damage that clearly hurts the public cannot happen anymore. Our planet, and now our people, depend on it. 

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Grace SmithPetition StarterPurdue University Environmental Engineering and Pre-Law

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Midwest Environmental Services, Inc.
Midwest Environmental Services, Inc.
Ohio EPA
Ohio EPA

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