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In The News
Ridding a Home of Radon
March 20, 2005
By Beth W. Orenstein, Special to The Morning Call.
The odorless, colorless gas has been linked to lung cancer.
"Having a neighbor whose house has tested high or low for radon is no guarantee that your house will test similarly." Arick Amspacker, owner HomeRadonTest.com
Read the full article Ridding a Home of Radon here.
Women & Lung Cancer: Startling Stats
Posted: March 14, 2006 5:25 p.m. ET
From The Situation Online Producers
Today in the Situation Room, in the wake of Dana Reeve's tragic death, the Internet team explores the startling connection between women and lung cancer. Surprisingly, 20 percent of women diagnosed with lung cancer are non-smokers. After tobacco use, an odorless, radioactive gas called "radon" is the second-leading cause of lung cancer.What is radon, and how can you avoid it? At the Environmental Protection Agency's comprehensive radon web site, you'll find detailed instructions on "radon-proofing (PDF)" your home, plus maps indicating whether potential radon levels near your home are higher than average.
Read the full article - Women & lung cancer: startling stats.
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County raises awareness about radonThe State Journal-Register, IL - Aug 17, 2008By JOHN REYNOLDS Sangamon County officials handed out test kits to more than 125 people this past week during the kickoff to a new radon awareness campaign. ... |
Test can gauge radon level in homeAkron Beacon Journal, OH - Aug 15, 2008By Mary Beth Breckenridge A recent New York Times story raised anew the question of whether granite can emit dangerous levels of radon, a radioactive gas ... |
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