1 big thing

Air quality risks after the Ohio derailment

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On February 3rd, a train carrying hazardous materials derailed in East Palestine, Ohio, prompting an evacuation of local residents and questions about the safety of the area's water and air. Now some experts are worried residents don't have accurate information on health and safety risks.

  • Plus, the GOP’s funding fight over China.
  • And, why underwear tariffs are sexist.

    • Guests: Axios' Jael Holzman and Emily Peck; Johns Hopkins University's Pete DeCarlo.

    Credits: Axios Today is produced by Niala Boodhoo, Alexandra Botti, Naomi Shavin and Alex Sugiura. Music is composed by Evan Viola. You can reach us at [email protected]. You can text questions, comments and story ideas to Niala as a text or voice memo to 202-918-4893.

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