New York City releases 1,70,000 records on 9/11 air quality impact ahead of 25th anniversary
- New York City releases more than 1,70,000 pages of records on air quality and health risks after the 9/11 attacks.
- The documents suggest officials were aware of toxic air around Ground Zero while publicly assuring people it was safe.
- The records include an internal 2001 memo warning about potential legal liability over air-quality and health concerns.
- The release comes ahead of the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and follows a legal battle by 9/11 Health Watch seeking access to the records.
Source: theguardian.com
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