Jenna Orkin

Ground Zero Wars Jenna Orkin

9/11 caused one of the worst environmental disasters in US history, releasing thousands of toxic contaminants into the air as the fires burned for over three months. Yet the US Environmental Protection Agency consistently reassured residents, school children and office workers, "The air is safe to breathe," Thus, as of the fifteenth anniversary of the attacks, there have been 37,000 documented illnesses and over 1000 deaths. Many more are expected. . Ground Zero Wars tells the story of the independent scientists, whistle-blowers and activists who, along with a unique Congressman, uncovered and testified to the truth.