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TOXIC BLACK CLOUD FROM OHIO TRAIN CRASH SLAMS INTO WNY, MEDIA SILENT

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Ken Cosentino · February 17, 2023
TOXIC BLACK CLOUD FROM OHIO TRAIN CRASH SLAMS INTO WNY, MEDIA SILENT
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By now, you have probably heard about the train full of vinyl chloride that derailed and exploded into the atmosphere near the village of East Palestine, Ohio. The toxic black plume of poisonous gas rose into a mushroom cloud formation that resembled an atomic blast. According to the federal government’s National Cancer Institute, “vinyl chloride is associated with an increased risk of liver cancer and other cancers.” Inhalation of vinyl chloride causes a variety of symptoms and can be fatal.

What you may not be aware of is the fact that this giant black cloud of poison made a direct hit on Niagara Falls over the course of several days. Why were we not informed of the oncoming toxic mass that sailed right into our community?! Where was Governor Kathy Hochul, President Joe Biden, Mayor Restaino or the EPA? Why didn’t any of our local or regional media outlets warn us to stay inside?

For the past five days, I have complained to my wife that my eyes have been burning and I’ve had blurred vision. I wasn’t sure what was causing it, but now I think I have some idea. Today I had a nosebleed, and I have NEVER had a nosebleed. Now I know what it was. Look at this graphic:

This radar image from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is more than a little upsetting. This viral image was circulated on social media by locals on Thursday. It clearly shows the distribution of toxic particles blowing right into our air, and for how long? How long has this been going on? Why haven’t we been informed of this by anyone? We need some answers because now my throat is beginning to hurt. What does Mayor Restaino have to say about this? There is a complete lack of transparency by the federal government. Clearly, they had this data, as made evident by the NOAA graphic. Why the Hell weren’t we warned properly… or at all? Why the media blackout? Why?!

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