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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

DePalma, Anthony.
 City of dust : illness, arrogance, and 9/11/ Anthony DePalma. — 1st ed.
    p. cm.
 ISBN 978-0-13-138566-5 (alk. paper)
 1.  September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001—Health aspects—New York (State)—New York. 2.
September 11 Terrorist Attacks, 2001—Environmental aspects—New York (State)—New York. 3.
Air quality management—New York (State)—New York. 4.  World Trade Center Site (New York,
N.Y.)  I. Title.
 RA566.D47 2010
 363.739'2097471—dc22
                                  2010008389

Dedication

For Aahren, Leanne, Laura Felice, and Andrés, That they may always see the truth.

And for all those who responded when the need was greatest, That their sacrifice may never be overlooked.