EPA's Cleanup Efforts Complicated by Workforce Reductions and Political Pressures
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The U.S. EPA faces staffing cuts while addressing the hazardous spill in East Palestine, Ohio, raising concerns about political interference and environmental protection efforts.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has been working diligently in East Palestine, Ohio, where a train derailment released over 100,000 gallons of hazardous chemicals. This effort has been ongoing for more than two years, with officials from the Chicago office playing a crucial role.
