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Ground Zero Air Secrets Finally Revealed | US News
Newly released documents reveal shocking air quality truths from Ground Zero after 9/11—over 170,000 pages of reports now being made public as the 25th anniversary nears. Early findings from 2002 detected asbestos in dust on building ledges, roofs, and cables, with some levels potentially exceeding safety thresholds. Benzene, a known carcinogen, was still spiking in November 2001, and asbestos contamination even reached Staten Island’s Fresh Kills landfill. These revelations fuel questions about whether the public was fully informed—and why programs like the WTC Health Program remain vital…
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