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Lots of people asking "what is going on?" in wake of chemical disasters in #EastPalestine & #Kissimmee.
Sadly, these incidents happen *every 3 days* on average in the US, according to EPA data. But they can be prevented. 🧵
Sadly, these incidents happen *every 3 days* on average in the US, according to EPA data. But they can be prevented. 🧵
Preventchemicaldisasters.org keeps a running inventory of chemical fires, toxic releases and explosions that occur at facilities that use or store hazardous chemicals, & are regulated by the EPA's Risk Management Program (RMP).
The RMP rule is designed to #preventchemicaldisasters - but it was weakened by the Trump administration. A coalition of community members, unions, nurses, env. orgs & elected officials has been urging the EPA to make this rule as strong as possible.
