Is this why Ethanol is the “Green” Fuel? - Rails report 54% more hazmat spills
Wednesday, March 5th, 2008
from Purchasing.com:
Rails report 54% more hazmat spills
By Dave Hannon — Purchasing, 3/5/2008 9:52:00 AM
The number of incidents where railroad cars released hazardous materials increased in 2007 from 28 to 43 in the U.S. According Federal Railroad Administration data, the total number of trail accidents has declined 14% in 2007, but an Associated Press report points out that hazmat incidents increased.
Federal Railroad Administrator Joseph Boardman says the increased shipment of ethanol in the U.S. likely contributed to the higher number of hazmat incidents. The two leading causes of train accidents–human error and track—have declined 28.8% and 15.7%, respectively since 2004.
