As the 23rd anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks approaches, New York officials are drawing attention to the growing number of firefighters who continue to get sick and die from exposure to toxins at Ground Zero. According to recent figures, 370 firefighters have perished from 9/11-related illnesses, surpassing the 343 firefighters who died on the day of the attacks. This alarming trend underscores the long-lasting health impact of the toxic environment at the World Trade Center site, which continues to devastate first responders years after the event.
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20,000 Firefighters, Including 300 from NJ, Sue Chemical Foam Makers Over Cancer Risks
by Sonia Park
written by Sonia Park
Twenty-thousand firefighters across the United States, including 300 from New Jersey, are suing the manufacturers of chemical foam, claiming it has caused them to develop cancer. The lawsuit targets twelve major companies, including Dupont, 3M, and Honeywell. These companies are accused of producing firefighting foams and protective gear containing high levels of PFAS, also known as "forever chemicals," which have been linked to various forms of cancer.
Twenty-thousand firefighters who've developed cancer, including 300 in New Jersey, are suing the makers of chemical foam, including Dupont, 3M and Honeywell. Sara Lee Kessler reports.
The Environmental. . .