The terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center five years after 9/11 continued to claim American lives. The collapse of the buildings released deadly materials into the air, including carcinogens and toxins. The Environmental Protection Agency initially assured the public that the air was safe to breathe, but many first responders who were exposed to the toxins have grown ill. They have contracted respiratory problems, leukemia, pancreatic cancer, and other serious illnesses. Despite being regarded as heroes, they have been abandoned by their government in their quest for medical treatment and financial help.
Dust to Dust: The Health Effects of 9/11
As the 9/11 aftermath unfolds, toxic substances contaminate the air, imperiling the lives of those who survived the devastating attacks.
