Accidents Waiting to Happen: Hazardous Materials by Rail
Rail lines carrying hazardous material frequently cross or travel alongside vulnerable rivers and streams, creating the risk of severe damage to waterways in the event of accidents.
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Accidents waiting to happen: Industrial toxic chemicals
Across the United States, thousands of facilities use or store chemicals that are harmful to people and the environment. Many of these facilities are located along waterways, where leaks or spills pose a risk of catastrophic damage.