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Valerie Foushee: Emissions from the railroad industry in the form of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and particulate matter have…

On the recordJuly 8, 2024
Emissions from the railroad industry in the form of carbon dioxide, nitrogen oxide, and particulate matter have significantly impacted the health of many vulnerable communities that live near rail yards and rail lines across the United States.
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Valerie Foushee
Democratic · North Carolina

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Foushee highlights the health impacts of railroad emissions on vulnerable communities.

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