Testing for dioxins in East Palestine’s soil will likely yield positive results
Is this is true, why is the Environmental Protection Agency delaying testing the East Palestine delaying testing? After the Norfolk Southern train derailment resulted in a massive hazardous chemical spill, local residents have issued grievances - concerned about the health and safety of their homes. Some think that the EPA has been slow to provide verifiable testing of dioxins because they know that they will find it… and the concerns and issues will only be amplified.
Dioxins are a group of highly toxic chemical compounds that are persistent environmental pollutants. They are formed as a byproduct of various industrial processes, such as waste incineration, pulp and paper bleaching, and the production of certain chemicals and pesticides. Dioxins are also formed naturally in small amounts as a result of forest fires and volcanic eruptions. Dioxins are of concern because of their potential to cause serious health effects in humans and animals. They are known to be carcinogenic and can also cause developmental and reproductive problems, damage to the immune system, and other health issues. Because they are persistent and can accumulate in the food chain, dioxins can pose a long-term risk to human health.
In a groundbreaking move, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new regulations limiting PFAS, or "forever chemicals," in drinking water.