The worst in recent history occurred on Feb. 3, 2023 when a train carrying toxic substances crashed and burned in a small Ohio town on the Pennsylvania border, setting off a chain of effects that tore a community apart.
CCD Fellow Photographer Rebecca Kiger spent a year documenting the aftermath of the tragedy in East Palestine.
A Town Derailed by Rebecca Kiger
A hazardous chemical accident takes place every day in the United States.
Photographs and Reporting by CCD Fellow Rebecca Kiger
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2024 Society of Environmental Journalists Award for Outstanding Feature Story, Rebecca Kiger photographer and reporter
Local Photographer Wins Major Award For Photos In East Palestine