Toxic Truth examines the environmental and public-health consequences of the September 11 attacks and the difficult questions that followed. It explores concerns about Ground Zero air quality, official safety assurances, government records, and the information provided to first responders, cleanup workers, residents, and employees in Lower Manhattan.
The book follows the twenty-five-year struggle of firefighters, police officers, construction workers, volunteers, survivors, and families seeking medical care, accountability, and justice. It considers the illnesses associated with exposure to toxic dust and smoke, along with the continuing effort to secure health monitoring and financial support for those affected.
Armando Oscar Olmos and María Teresa Zambrano Rivera examine the public record, disputed government decisions, and the human cost of delayed action. Toxic Truth is a call for transparency, responsibility, and lasting protection for everyone whose health and life were changed by the aftermath of 9/11.