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Safe Enough

Things That Go Boom by PRX

May 25, 202628:02Government & Organizations

After a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, residents were told the air was safe and the situation was under control. But for many people living there, the emergency never re...

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Safe Enough is an episode from Things That Go Boom by PRX. After a Norfolk Southern train carrying toxic chemicals derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, residents were told the air was safe and the situation was under control. But for many peop...

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