On the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a personal account reflects on the chaos that ensued after the planes struck the World Trade Center. The author details the harrowing escape from their apartment and the misleading reassurances regarding air safety. Upon returning home, they discovered persistent toxic dust filled with hazardous materials, defying earlier claims of air safety. The lasting impact of that day is highlighted, showing the stark contrast between lived experience and official narratives regarding the safety of the environment in Lower Manhattan.
We now know the air in Lower Manhattan was far from 'clear' when we returned to our apartment. It was toxic, filled with jet fuel, asbestos, glass fibers, and particles from pulverized electronics, cement, and other materials.
Five days later, Christine Todd Whitman, the leader of the Environmental Protection Agency, assured us Lower Manhattan was safe and the air was clear.
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