Ground Zero, New York, 19th February 2006

Ground Zero, New York, 19th February 2006,
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Ground Zero, New York, 19th February 2006. Four and a half years on, Ground Zero is now a massive construction site, with little visible evidence remaining of the catastrophic events of 11th September 2001. Originally, it was only possible to see the site of the World Trade Center from a special viewing platform, but it is now visible from many vantage points. From the atrium of the Winter Garden in the World Financial Center across the street, visitors look down on the whole site. The atmosphere is sombre, quiet, and thoughtful, similar to the inside of a church. Ground Zero has recently made the news again in the US, as a judge ruled that a class action lawsuit brought on behalf of residents, students, and workers in Lower Manhattan and Brooklyn can proceed with allegations that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), made misleading statements about the safety of the air in the aftermath of the collapse of the buildings.