Exposure to radon and its progeny in buildings represents one of the largest sources of natural ionising radiation for the population and is a ...

SWAT Environmental reports that radon, a harmful gas linked to lung cancer, can be mitigated by testing and using techniques like active soil depressurization.

Is Your Home Safe from Radon? Health Risks and How to Protect Yourself: By Shreoshree Chakrabarty Radon is a colourless, odourless gas that poses a serious environmental health risk, often without ...

Some level of the odourless, colourless radioactive gas is in every home — but long-term overexposure is considered a Class 1 carcinogen.

Radiation is a natural part of the environment in which we live. All people receive exposure from naturally occurring radioactivity in soil, water, air and food. The largest fraction of the natural ...

Ecosense®, a global leader in radon detection and monitoring technology, today announced a new partnership with Citizens for Radioactive R ...

Could a lower threshold for radon levels in Canadian homes protect more people from getting lung cancer? Some researchers say Canada is overdue for an evidence-backed rethink in light of emerging ...

The article outlines radon disclosure requirements and testing considerations for home buyers and home sellers in Minnesota real estate transactions. What should home buyers and home sellers ...

Suggested Citation: "Executive Summary." National Research Council. 1999. Risk Assessment of Radon in Drinking Water. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. doi: 10.17226/6287. International ...