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Health effects reported by people
living and working in the community
have included:
Acute breathing problems from the
initial dust and debris exposure
•Worsening of existing respiratory
disease such as asthma
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NYC-WTC_000153835Source: NYC Law Department, mirrored locally
EPA internal memorandum addressing allegations that NYC and EPA concealed environmental data following 9/11, with evidence not previously evaluated in an August 2003 EPA Inspector…
Statement prepared by the NYC Department of Environmental Protection for a hearing regarding environmental impacts on lower Manhattan following September 11.