The Long Shadow of Ground Zero: A Legacy of Suffering and Neglect The 9/11 attacks were a catastrophic event that left in its wake a trail of death, destruction, and despair.
Yet, as we approach the 25th anniversary of that fateful day, it's clear that the real tragedy extends far beyond the initial toll of lives lost.
The health effects suffered by first responders and civilians who rushed to aid those trapped in the rubble have become a growing crisis.