Environmental activist Erin Brockovich is calling on President Joe Biden to step up his efforts and get involved in the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment, which spewed hazardous chemicals.
On Feb. 3, a train carrying the hazardous materials exploded, sparking fears among residents of a potential environmental disaster, and leaving some to question whether the air quality is safe and that the water supply is untainted.
Brockovich on Monday tweeted: "Doing better than your predecessor, is not doing enough. The Biden administration needs to get more involved in this #PalestineOhio train derailment now. We are counting on you to break the chain of administration after administration to turn a blind eye. STEP UP NOW."
The Independent newspaper noted the train operated by Norfolk Southern Railway had derailed, causing a major fire near the track.
Twenty of the 50 cars that derailed were carrying hazardous materials, including vinyl chloride, a toxic and flammable gas and phosgene, a gas deployed as a chemical weapon in World War I.
Many people have complained about feeling "unwell and experiencing headaches since the derailment,” the Independent said. And some claimed their farm animals died after the incident.
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