NTSB Chair: ‘Controlled’ Chemical Explosion That Poisoned East Palestine Was Unnecessary
(Ken Silva, Headline USA) Norfolk Southern’s half-baked plan to ignite chemicals released in its East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment was entirely unnecessary, as officials could have waited for the chemicals to cool down before removing them, according to National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy. Homendy testified to Congress on Wednesday, telling senators that Ohio officials didn’t…