Environmental Concerns At World Trade Center Site

A month after the collapse of the World Trade Center towers, New Yorkers are concerned about air quality and exposure to asbestos around the site of the tragedy.

1 minute read

October 12, 2001, 10:00 AM PDT

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

Four weeks after the collapse of the World Trade Center, New Yorkers are wearing dust masks on the streets downtown and hiring industrial cleanup crews to remove asbestos from their offices and apartments. The twin towers spouted immense plumes of smoke when they were attacked and scattered debris for miles when they fell... Government officials have said from the beginning that the air is safe for everyone except rescue workers at the Trade Center site, who should wear respirators.

Thanks to Abhijeet Chavan

FULL STORY: Some still fear environmental hazards near World Trade Center site

Wednesday, October 10, 2001 in Environmental News Network

Environment New York

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching. Mary G., Urban Planner

I love the variety of courses, many practical, and all richly illustrated. They have inspired many ideas that I've applied in practice, and in my own teaching.

Mary G., Urban Planner

Get top-rated, practical training

Start Learning

Advertise with us

Urban Design for Planners 1: Software Tools

This six-course series explores essential urban design concepts using open source software and equips planners with the tools they need to participate fully in the urban design process.