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Air quality risks after the Ohio derailment
11 minutes Posted Feb 14, 2023 at 10:30 am.
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On February 3rd, a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, prompting an evacuation of local residents and questions about the safety of the area's water and air. Now some experts are worried residents don't have accurate information on health and safety risks.

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Guests: Axios' Jael Holzman and Emily Peck; Johns Hopkins University's Pete DeCarlo.

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