SWAT Environmental reports that radon, a harmful gas linked to lung cancer, can be mitigated by testing and using techniques like active soil depressurization.
SPRINGFIELD — Do you know that federal and state guidelines recommend testing your home for the presence of radon? This radioactive gas seeps undetected into homes from the ground, and such indoor ...
Radon is a byproduct of the natural breakdown of uranium, a common element in rocks. “Because radon comes from the soil, it will generally be highest in the lowest level of the house,” explains ...
A radon mitigation system is a critical component designed to protect you and your family from the health risks associated with radon gas exposure. Radon gas is classified as a Class A carcinogen.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Radon is odorless and tasteless, it can seep into homes without anyone noticing and leave a lasting impact. It’s one of the leading causes of lung cancer, right after smoking ...
This article originally appeared in Knowable Magazine, an independent journalistic endeavor from Annual Reviews. Deep in the frozen ground of the north, a radioactive hazard has lain trapped for ...