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How Bad Is This Train Derailment in Ohio?
Dioxins and forever chemicals
Before we get started with the disaster in Ohio — which the government is actively covering up and/or ignoring — I want to point out that it costs almost $500 to test your soil for dioxins.
Dioxins are a group of highly toxic chemical compounds that are persistent environmental pollutants. They are released into the environment through various industrial processes such as waste incineration, manufacturing, and combustion of fuels. If dioxins are burned off from a train wreck, it can release significant amounts of these toxic chemicals into the air.
When dioxins are released into the air, they can be carried over long distances by the wind and settle on the ground, surface water, or vegetation. Dioxins are highly persistent in the environment and can remain in soil, sediment, and water for years. When dioxins come into contact with water, they can contaminate the water supply and cause serious health problems.
Exposure to dioxins can cause a range of health effects, including skin rashes, liver damage, reproductive and developmental problems, and cancer. When dioxins get into the water supply, they can be ingested by people and animals, leading to potentially serious health consequences.
