A Chemical Accident Is Happening Every Two Days on Average
Dangerous chemical accidents, such as fires, explosions and hazardous material leaks, are a regular occurrence in the US, putting millions of people at risk.
STORY AT-A-GLANCE
During the first seven weeks of 2023, the Coalition to Prevent Chemical Disasters (CPCD) reported 30 chemical accidents in the U.S., or one every 1.5 days
On average, one estimate suggests accidental chemical releases due to train derailments, leaks from industrial plants, truck accidents and pipeline ruptures occur every two days
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