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At one point Monday night Dr. Hesse challenged Mr. Murphy to drink from a bottle of water that he said he had obtained from a drinking fountain at Huckleberry Hill Elementary School and contained high levels of radon ... He said that it appeared that the first selectman had sought input from Dr. Hesse regarding information on radon testing in the school and had not spoken to Superintendent of Schools Anthony Bivona about the issue. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
You need to test your house for radon (2) Feb 9, 2008
You need to test your house for radon ... Radon is often called the silent killer ... January is National Radon Action Month and that is what we hope you take after reading this action. (Helena Independent Record)
Radon a significant health hazard Feb 8, 2008
IONIA Although it's the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States, 69 percent of Michigan homeowners have never tested for Radon in their homes. According to a national Radon study in 2007, the majority of those who did were only doing so because they were buying or selling a home ... Local experts believe that's a big mistake because Radon known as a silent killer is far more deadly than people think. (Ionia Sentinel-Standard, MI)
Fighting the unseen Feb 7, 2008
Photo by Ron Bath Jeff Sims, left, and Kyle Hoylman of Protect Indoor Air Quality Services are shown by the radon mitigation installation at a client s home. Sims held a Continuous Radon Monitor used to detect radon gas levels in a home ... Like many Kentuckians, Jeff Sims had heard of radon and the detrimental affects the colorless, odorless gas can have on one's health. (Louisville Business First, KY)
Board rescinds health director appointment Feb 2, 2008
"I have the floor-you are out of order." He continued by saying that Dr. Hesse would "address" the issue of excessive radon in the water supply at the four public schools. Dr. Hesse and Kerry Swift, a parent who also has spoken about health-related issues at several public meetings in recent years, presented results of radon tests in the schools to the school board at its regular meeting Jan. 2. (Brookfield Journal, CT)
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Health departments encourage home testing during Radon Action Month ... The health departments of Racine, Caledonia/Mount Pleasant are encouraging people to test their homes for radon, a naturally occurring, odorless radioactive gas ... Breathing air with high concentrations of radon could lead to lung cancer, and the Department of Health and Family Services has estimated that between 5 and 10 percent of Wisconsin homes will have elevated levels of radon, according to a release from the Racine... (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Governor pleased that AARP is supporting his health care plan Jan 31, 2008
RADON ACTION MONTH: The Missouri Department of Health is once again reminding Missouri families that January is National Radon Action Month and their homes should be tested for radon, an ordorless, colorless, tasteless pollutant that can cause lung cancer. It is estimated that as many as one in five homes in Missouri has elevated radon levels ... Radon test kits can be obtained by calling toll-free 866 628-9891 or the American Lung Association at 800 LUNG-USA.. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
Check your home for Radon, a dangerous radioactive gas Jan 30, 2008
January is National Radon Action Month, but Radon is present almost everywhere including Rio Rancho and year round. The EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General urge all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes for radon ... You can t see, smell, or taste radon, but it could be present at a dangerous level in your home. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Radon Gas More Deadly Than Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Jan 28, 2008
SUNDAY, Jan. 27 (HealthDay News) -- Radon, an invisible radioactive gas that seeps into homes through foundation cracks, causes 100 times more deaths than carbon monoxide poisoning, says the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. To heighten awareness of that potential danger, the agency has designated January as National Radon Action Month ... Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking, and about 20,000 people in the United States will die this year due to breathing too much... (Health-Finder)
Dr. presses school board for action Jan 26, 2008
"I request a full and public investigation as to who and why all the radon water test results and this important cancer-risk information was repeatedly covered up and withheld from parents and teachers, and those responsible to be held accountable," the physician wrote in his complaint ... "Every one of Brookfield's schools tested positive for water contamination by radon on multiple tests going back to 1993, and the results were covered up and never made public so I am writing this complaint... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
Voters, Delegates, Caucuses, Primaries, Frontrunners, Etcetera! Jan 25, 2008
- This is Radon Action Month and the EPA estimates one in 15 homes has a radon level that the agency considers high. It also says radon causes nearly 100 times more deaths each year carbon monoxide poisoning and is the second leading cause of lung cancer, right behind smoking. (Agri-View, WI)
Homes should be tested for radon Jan 25, 2008
Thousands of preventable lung cancer deaths annually in the United States are attributed to indoor residential exposure to radon. Either smoking or radon exposure can independently increase the risk of lung cancer ... The Otero County Health Department recommends homes be tested for radon. (La Junta Tribune Democrat, CO)
Metro Briefs Jan 24, 2008
Her work compares the levels of radon in water samples in five locations in the Williamsburg area. Beginning this month, the grant will allow Rachel to work alongside the Hygienic Lab radiochemistry staff to provide radon testing, as well give the young student the chance to receive a hands-on approach to laboratory science ... The goal of her tests will be to determine whether radon levels in home water samples are below the EPA-recommended levels for health safety. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Iowans urged to test for radon Jan 24, 2008
Radon, an invisible radioactive gas, has caught both the attention and concern of homeowners worldwide due to the deadly effects it can result in. With Iowa holding the highest Radon concentration in the nation, Iowa homeowners are urged to turn to professional radon testers for their home's individual evaluation ... Radon is a naturally occurring gas, but is also considered one of the biggest health hazards. (Kalona News, IA)
ON THE HOUSE: Is your home making you sick? Jan 23, 2008
Do-it-yourself test kits are available for many indoor air pollutants such as lead or radon ... Radon, on the other hand, is a naturally occurring gas that is derived from uranium in the ground ... Radon can make its way into a home through cracks in foundation or basement walls. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
A quiet killer, Radon Jan 17, 2008
MONMOUTH - Who needs to have radon tested in their home ... "If you have a living space, especially with a basement or crawl space, you should have your home checked for radon," Link said ... January is Radon Awareness Month. (Monmouth Daily Review Atlas, IL)
State joins Radon Action Month Jan 17, 2008
Officials with the state Division of Environmental Health are supporting a nationwide campaign to recognize January as Radon Action Month and encourage people to learn more about exposure to the gas, the nation's second leading cause of lung cancer deaths. . (Herald Sun)
Radon poses risk in homes - State hotline available to help people with radon questions Jan 17, 2008
Noting that January is National Radon Action Month, state health officials encourage everyone to learn about radon and the risk of lung cancer from exposure to this odorless gas. With many homes tightly sealed against the winter cold, people should consider testing the air in their homes to find out if radon is seeping in through the foundation, said Dr. Sheri Johnson, state health officer ... Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless radioactive gas that comes from trace amounts of uranium in... (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
Calendar of Events Jan 16, 2008
Call the Health Department at 478-3371 to inquire about blood sugar testing, blood pressures, prenatal care coordination, radon test kits, lead screening, water testing, fluoride program, Lifeline, Women's Cancer Control h Screening Programs, infant and toddler car seat safety education and installation, WIC (Women, Infants ren) Healthy Foods Program and much more. The 26th annual Crandon Lions Club Fish-O-Ree and Winterfest will be held at the Crandon Community Building on Saturday, January 19. (Forest Republican, WI)
Town offers free radon testing Jan 15, 2008 Local residents urged to test for radon Jan 11, 2008 Zoning board OKs permit Jan 10, 2008 January Is National Radon Action Month Jan 6, 2008 Dying crew of 'fallout' ship battle MoD for payouts Jan 6, 2008 RECAP OF THE 2007 NEWS Jan 3, 2008 Radon Kits Offered For Omaha's Older Homes Jan 3, 2008 Where can you smoke? Jan 2, 2008 Environment Department offers free radon testing Jan 1, 2008 Have your house tested for radon Jan 1, 2008 Environmental Service Professionals, Inc. Names Lyle A. Watkins Vice President -- Strategic Planning Dec 28, 2007 New state law will help educate future homebuyers about the dangers of radon Dec 27, 2007 COLUMN: Sorry to choose a middle ground, but smoking ban is a mixed blessing Dec 17, 2007 Uranium - Blessing or Curse? Dec 12, 2007 Village, school respond to water concerns Dec 6, 2007 CT scans up risk of cancer Dec 3, 2007 Growing radiation perils Dec 2, 2007 Are CT Scans Worth The Cancer Risk? Nov 29, 2007 BREATHE Lung Cancer Conference, Nov. 30, Offers Medical and Patient Education, Advocacy and Survivor's Perspective Nov 20, 2007 Could this discovery make cancer a controllable disease? Nov 19, 2007 Health consultant urges testing for radon contamination Nov 15, 2007 Slow start for student run radon-testing company Nov 15, 2007 Angry residents want federal contamination study Nov 14, 2007 Jim’s a state resource’ Nov 7, 2007 Issue of fluoride in city's water may go before voters Oct 25, 2007 More of this story Oct 25, 2007 There's a fungus among us: Mold attacks real estate Oct 24, 2007 Towns dispute over closing ... City gets waterlines funding ... USDA loan to pay for second water tower ... 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Jul 6, 2007 Radon results expected soon Jun 27, 2007 High levels of radon found in building Jun 26, 2007 Lompoc's Veterans Memorial faces radon test Jun 26, 2007 CITY OF SLEEPY EYE 2006 DRINKING WATER REPORT Jun 22, 2007 500000 Canadians face radiation threat at home Jun 15, 2007 Radioactive phosphate waste should not be used in roadbeds Jun 14, 2007 Danger of tritium exposure underrated, report says Jun 12, 2007 School radon results Jun 9, 2007 • Glad you asked Jun 9, 2007 Outdoor air may be dirty, but indoor air might be worse Jun 2, 2007 Student Science Project Uncovers Hidden Danger May 31, 2007 Saying goodbye to home is learning experience for seniors May 26, 2007 Region 4 budget passes May 16, 2007 Study suggests cancer risk from depleted uranium May 13, 2007
By Michael Dinan Staff Writer Published January 15 2008 About 150 town residents can now register to have their homes tested at no cost for radon, a deadly radioactive gas that can cause lung cancer, according to public health officials ... Advertisement Radon is a naturally occurring, colorless and odorless gas that comes from radioactive decay of uranium in soil ... According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, radon exposure is related to up to 22,000 lung cancer deaths each... (Greenwich Time)
U of I office offers free Radon test kits Jan 13, 2008
The University of Illinois Extension office in DeKalb is offering free radon test kits during January ... The natural breakdown of uranium in the rocks and soil gives off a radioactive gas called radon, that can enter homes, polluting the air, according to a news release from the DeKalb Extension Office ... At high concentrations and prolonged exposure, radon can cause lung cancer, leading to many thousands of deaths each year in the U.S., according to the news release. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Local residents can take a stand to protect their families from an odorless, colorless, tasteless pollutant that can cause lung cancer or other health problems by testing their homes or businesses for radon. Radon, a natural radioactive gas, is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers ... Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America and claims about 20,000 lives annually. (Leavenworth Times, KS)
"Henry County resident Barbara Wynn, a medical doctor who specializes in lung disease, warned that exploratory drilling for uranium releases radon, a potentially harmful gas."This is a health hazard," said Wynn. " Anybody living downwind is going to be affected ... If the county won't test for radon, can private citizens take it upon themselves to do it. (Chatham Star Tribune, VA)
Topeka, KS - infoZine- That pollutant, radon gas, is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and the first leading cause of lung cancer in individuals who have never smoked. EPA estimates that 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year are radon-related ... Radon is going undetected in homes across the country. (Kansas City infoZine)
During a recent study to measure the effect of radon radiation from granite in Devon, doctors found his body contained three dozen times the average amount of natural radiation. In another letter to the lawyers, Brian Marshall, from Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, said: 'Although it was made clear that nuclear radiation is harmful, I have no recollection of being told in detail just what its effects, long-term or short-term, might be. (Guardian Unlimited -- UK)
The county board of health adopoted new rules for radon detection and septic systems. Jerri Christman of rural Bayard was named Guthrie County auditor succeeding John Rutledge who resigned. (The Guthrian, IA)
-- Free radon test kits will be distributed to Omaha neighborhood associations east of 42nd Street. The Douglas County Health Department is distributing the kits, and an official said that older homes are more prone to radon problems. (7 KETV Omaha)
taxes wrote on Jan 1, 2008 6:37 AM:" smokers pay a lot of money in taxes. they pretty much pay for their own health care. when everyone quits smoking, who is going to get taxed next? anyone? they take smoking but it is ok to drink. let's see here, more people die every year from drinking related fatalities than smokers, yet they ban smoking. they have yet to prove that smoking is the only cause for lung cancer and other cancers. radon causes lung cancer, so they say. but there are scientists... (The Pantagraph newspaper)
The New Mexico Environment Department will offer free radon test kits for residents throughout January ... Radon filters into homes and other buildings from the soil ... Radon often goes undetected because it is invisible and odorless. (New Mexico Business Weekly, NM)
I am writing this letter because I believe that many people live in homes with radon and have not tested for it. Radon is present in many homes in La Crosse, Onalaska and surrounding communities ... Radon is dangerous because it is the second leading cause of lung cancer. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
ESP offers a suite of environmental services: allergen screening, mold testing, a moisture management program, neighborhood environment reports, radon testing, energy inspections and new builder program. The Company's Certified Environmental Home Inspectors (CEHIs) deliver the industry's ``Best in Class'' inspection and management services to consumers. (Primezone Releases)
Starting Jan. 1, a new state law will aim to educate homebuyers about the risks of radon ... The Illinois Radon Awareness Act requires homebuyers be provided with two documents: Radon Testing Guidelines for Real Estate Transactions and Disclosure of Information on Radon Hazards ... The law doesn't require homes be tested for the cancer-causing radioactive gas prior to sale, but if a radon test has been conducted, the results must be provided to the buyer, according to a news release from Gov.... (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
gramma36 wrote on Dec 16, 2007 3:16 PM:" Does anyone remember that, several years ago, the anti-smoking group announced a specific number of deaths from second hand smoke. Then, the Radon commercials announced the same number of deaths from radon?? Okay, which is it? Can you tell? You can expect scales to be set up outside restaurants. Anyone over a certain weight cannot enter. I shall NOT vote for any one in the state legislature who voted for the ban... ". Dohbaugh wrote on Dec 16, 2007 5:31... (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Long-term inhalation exposure to radon, a gas formed by the breakdown of uranium, has been linked to the onset of lung cancer. Another French NGO, CRIIRAD, found that water, soil and metal scrap from the area where Niger's two mines are exploited were contaminated with dangerously high radioactivity levels. (allAfrica.com)
It's not unusual for water existing along the formation to bring back traces of radon higher than normal, he said. "The good news is thank goodness that Pawling has lots of wells not part of that granite aquifer," said Robbins. (Pawling News Chronicle, NY)
Medical radiation now accounts for more than half of the population's total exposure; it used to be just one-sixth, and the top source was the normal background rate in the environment, from things like radon in soil and cosmic energy from the sun. A previous study by the same scientists in 2001 led the federal Food and Drug Administration to recommend ways to limit scans and risks in children. (Freeport Journal-Standard, IL)
Medical radiation now accounts for more than half of the population s total exposure; it used to be just one-sixth, and the top source was the normal background rate in the environment, from things like radon in soil and cosmic energy from the sun. Earlier study. (Hindu)
Are CT Scans Worth The Cancer Risk. Study Warns Scans May Cause 2% Of All U.S. Cancers In Coming Decades - CBS News. (CBS News)
Others who are exposed to secondhand smoke, asbestos, radon or other dangerous environmental elements are also at increased risk. As Jennifer Jusco, age 56, of Rochester Hills, Michigan, will attest, you don't have to be a smoker to get lung cancer. (PR Newswire)
com News - Health - Could this discovery make cancer a controllable disease. Please note: Your browser has been unable to load the stylesheet that accompanies this page. (Scotsman)
LAKE OF THE OZARKS - Is your home at risk for radon infiltration. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in America and claims nearly 20,000 lives annually, said Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services occupation safety and health consultant Barb Sassi ... Radon is found everywhere,' Sassi said. (Camdenton Lake Sun Leader, MO)
They test homes for radon and water quality with proceeds going to charity ... So while other students in his Olin College business course talked about selling homemade calendars or beanbag chairs, Riccobono pitched an idea of another sort: a company that would go house-to-house testing for radon, an invisible gas believed to kill thousands each year ... In New England, radon is a big threat, he said. (Needham Tab, MA)
Toxic elements that have been found in the area include above-average levels of the radioactive metals radium and uranium, as well as arsenic, radon and lead. The town is now the site of the largest cleanup of radioactive soil in North American history. (CTV.ca)
Steinhoff, who has a master s degree in environmental and public health, is certified in both lead and radon risk assessments. At the local level, he becomes involved in well water testing, food tampering, inspection of restaurants, schools and hotels, and investigations of lead poisoning and radon complaints. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
"It is a waste product of fertilizer production. Hydrofluosilicic acid is derived from pollution scrubbing operations. A common source is the processing of phosphate rock to make fertilizers. The rock also contains fluoride, silica and traces of heavy metal such as uranium, radium, radon and lead. When phosphate rock is treated with sulfuric acid, silicon tetrafluoride and hydrogen fluoride gases pass through scrubbers and react with water to form hydrofluosilicic acid. I have included a... (Elgin Courier, TX)
An upcoming survey will ask people in the community about many other concerns, including traffic congestion, naturally occurring arsenic in the soil, availability of recreational facilities, radon and handling hazardous materials. There are more than two dozen possible environmental health problems listed on the draft survey. (Newport Daily News, RI)
Almost overnight, mold has joined radon, lead-based paint, asbestos and underground storage-tank leaks as sources of environmental concern for real estate professionals. But even more than those other substances, mold has captured the public imagination -- or at least the imagination of TV producers and magazine editors. (Washington Business Journal, DC)
"Does (Daily) plan to test for lead, mold and radon gas at the Bowen building?" Wegman said. Daily acknowledged that, because of their age, both buildings contain asbestos and lead paint, but denied any health risks at the Bowen building, pointing out that Plymouth residents never raised objections about the junior high until one town or the other had a school set to be closed. (Macomb Journal, IL)
The board later learned that the radon problem in the communiations center could be remedied for about $5,000. The board approved a motion to move ahead with the renovation of the first two Orchard Hill buildings, as long as the projects did not exceed $150,000. (Washington Journal, IA)
Further, a 1949 discovery in the United States linked the elevated lung cancer rates with inhaled radon gas particles ... In the case of uranium mining, this substance is often radon, a byproduct of the mining itself ... Radon has a long ugly history in medical research for causing multiple myelomas: otherwise called Kahler's Disease. (Zmag.org)
The federal Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. surgeon general both recommend remediation for radon, a naturally occurring, radioactive gas, when it is present at levels above 4 ... But the readings from 2004 were taken in the basements of the buildings, where radon is more likely to be found ... Supervisor McGivney said that engineers in 2004 had suggested "opening the windows" after taking measurements in basement spaces that "had been closed for some time." He said that the readings... (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
The evidence of the study further suggested that youth, especially those under age 10, are more vulnerable than adults to the types of contaminants (asbestos, radon, and formaldehyde, etc. found in many school facilities. (Fort Madison Daily Democrat, IO)
In addition to the above, avoiding environmental hazards such as asbestos and radon is also important in protecting lung health ... Radon in the home can be measured with a test kit to determine if remediation is advised ... The Health District also sells low-cost radon test kits. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Have the home checked for the presence of radon gas. Make sure that hard surface flooring is around all entry/exits of the home because teratogens can be tracked into a home on the soles of shoes. (RealtyTimes)
"It can go into basements like radon would. You can't see it or smell it.". The company finds about half of 1 percent of its customers come up with something that would require immediate action, but it's all about peace of mind, he says. (Newsday -- Business)
Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon and Radon make up the noble gasses ... Radon is radioactive ... Radon can be present in homes and poses a health hazard if levels are high. (Suite101.com)
Known medically as rhinitis, nasal irritation is one of the most common causes of occupational disease in the industrialized world, Dr. Katja Radon of the Institute for Occupational and Environmental Medicine in Munich and her colleagues note ... Radon and her team looked at 3,795 individuals who enrolled in a long-term study of asthma and allergies when they were 9-to-11 years old ... "According to the present results, the first 9 months of employment seem to be crucial for the development of... (MEDLINEplus)
A quick test of her home revealed she had been living the past 34 years in a home with dangerous levels of radon ... Radon is a colorless, odorless gas and is the second leading cause of lung cancer ... Doctors may never know for sure if radon caused Collin's cancer. (WCCO.com, MN)
Another, Morris, would get 75,000 to maintain a filtration system that removes radon from the water. Morris Mayor Richard Kopczick rejected the notion that his town's grant was ork. (Keokuk Daily Gate City, IO)
"The fact that the only way in which class members can obtain value from their coupons is by spending more money at Sharper Image raises serious questions about the fairness of this agreement," lead counsel Amy Radon, Public Justice's Goldberg Waters fellow, said in a statement. At the hearing, Parks and Sharper Image attorneys plan to argue that would bankrupt the company. (Law.com)
The Energy Department also disclosed that radon gas had been leaking from storage silos for years. The government settled the residents' suit in 1989 for $78 million, including funding for monitoring and medical testing through 2008 for nearby residents. (Herald Online, SC -- Health)
It's the same system they use on houses with radon gas, he explained. They bore a hole in the slab, put a three inch PVC pipe in it and there's a vacuum up pump on it. (R News)
That theory "refers to the observation that children living in environments with lower levels of microbial exposure seem to be at higher risk for the development of allergies," explained the study's lead researcher, Katja Radon, of Ludwig-Maximilians-University in Munich ... Kids with either Crohn's or ulcerative colitis "were less likely to have lived in rural environments and were less likely to have farm contact in the first year of life, before the disease had developed," Radon noted ...... (MEDLINEplus)
"At the moment, we unfortunately cannot give direct advice to the parents," researcher Katja Radon, MSc, says. Radon works in Munich, Germany, as the head of the unit for occupational and environmental epidemiology & NetTeaching at ... Radon's study appears in today's edition of the journal Pediatrics. (Fox News)
Katja Radon, MSc, has come up with a "hygiene hypothesis" for the reason ... The microbes are more plentiful in barns than in homes without farm animals, Radon says ... Radon works in Munich, Germany, as the head of the unit for occupational and environmental epidemiology & NetTeaching at Ludwig-Maximilians-University. (Best Syndication)
Radon Gas -- "is a radioactive material that exists in soils and rock and is a leading cause of lung cancer. It can be found in basements and crawl spaces. But it's colorless and odorless, so you should have your home test for it.". Asbestos -- "Asbestos was used widely as insulation between the 1950's and 1970's and it is a known cancer-causing agent. If you have asbestos around your pipes, it should be changedbut if you have it in tiles in your ceiling, you should probably leave it alone... (CBS News)
It was later the headquarters for mining engineer Wade V. Lewis, who discovered the radon mine that he would develop as the Free Enterprise Health Mine. One wall of an upstairs room is covered with a faded aeronautic map. (Helena Independent Record)
Or maybe its the radon in the water I shower with. KKS wrote on July 31, 2007 at 12:56:29 PM When I was still in the work force I once became victim of these particles. (CTV.ca)
"The secret of its medical success comes from the ideal combination of three factors a constant temperature between 37 and 41 degrees C, near 100 percent humidity, and a high natural level of radon gas," said Franz Zaver Rieser, a manager at the medical centre based at the opening of the mine ... Radon: a dangerous healer ... The vital component, he explained, is a stimulating effect of radon, a naturally occurring radioactive gas element that in high concentrations and long exposures is said to... (iAfrica.com)
The study, done by Felicia Wu, Tom Biksey, and Meryl H. Karol compares policies for regulation of mold with those previously developed to regulate two other contaminants in the indoor environment, radon and lead. While federal, state, and local agencies have policies and regulations concerning radon and lead, few state or local policies have been developed for mold and no federal agency has Congressional authority to regulate or develop indoor mold policy, the study points out ... Based on... (Science Daily)
Radon testing kits and evaluation. Tanning bed safety inspections. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Radon testing at the Veterans Memorial Building began with the curiosity of a county employee, not because of any indication of a health risk to workers or visitors there. The employee, a Santa Barbara County biologist in an agricultural commissioners office, said Tuesday that in December she used a home radon kit to test a two-room office in the building's east wing ... The scientist, who asked that her name not be used, was familiar with radon, a potentially lethal gas that she said is... (Lompoc Record, CA)
County officials are testing the Veterans Memorial Building for radon after the potentially lethal gas was found there less than a year ago, county officials confirmed Monday ... According to Internet sources, a common radon test uses canisters filled with charcoal that are left in rooms ... They charcoal collects radon atoms, which are then studied to determine the level of radon gas that is present. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Lompoc's Veterans Memorial faces radon test ... Lompoc's Veterans Memorial faces radon test ... County officials are testing the Veterans Memorial Building for radon after the potentially lethal gas was found there less than a year ago, county officials confirmed Monday. (Santa Maria Times)
Radon is a radioactive gas which is naturally occurring in some groundwater ... Because radon in indoor air poses a much greater health risk than radon in drinking water, an Alternative Maximum Contaminant Level (AMCL) of 4,000 picoCuries per liter may apply in states that have adopted an Indoor Air Program, which compels citizens, homeowners, schools, and communities to reduce the radon threat from indoor air ... Minnesota plans to adopt an Indoor Air Program once the Radon Rule is finalized. (Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, MN)
New threshold for deadly radon gas ... New threshold for deadly radon gas ... An estimated 500,000 Canadians are living in homes that exceed pending new federal guidelines for radon gas, a naturally occurring radioactive substance described by health officials as a quiet killer and the leading cause of lung cancer after smoking, The Vancouver Sun has learned. (Global National)
Using Central Florida phosphogypsum would unnecessarily expose workers, the environment and the public to otherwise avoidable radon and gamma radiation. Unlike some approaches used to "solve" water pollution problems, dilution of levels of radionuclides to acceptable low levels is not feasible with phosphogypsum. (Herald-Tribune)
Tritium is a radioactive form of hydrogen, but is considered less of a cancer risk than substances such as radon that emit very large and damaging particles into cells when the elements decay. However, some experts worry that tritium, because it is similar to hydrogen, binds readily with water and organic matter and therefore easily becomes embedded in living tissues, from which it can harm nearby cells. (Globe and Mail)
She said that radon levels are not necessarily confined to just the room where there testing was conducted but could impact, for example, rooms above where that testing was done ... "The state and federal government have guidelines for remedial work but nothing regarding health standards." He added, "These are all short-term results. Radon is not a short-term deal. We don't know what the long-term average would be in that room." Mr. Granville and Mrs. Swift both said that there are reports that... (Brookfield Journal, CT)
A question from a Journal Times reader: "I have a question about radon. I heard that it could be a problem in western Racine County. Is that part of the home inspection? What does it cost? Who would do it? Should it be done before you decide to purchase a home?" ... Radon is a gas that comes from our soil - and can be dangerous - especially in homes ... Exposure to high levels of radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer following smoking. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Radon, a colorless, odorless gas linked to lung cancer that can leak into homes from the soil or rock below ... Extreme cases of radon or carbon monoxide contamination can lead to lung cancers and premature death ... At the basic level, that can mean having your home tested for major pollutants like radon, carbon monoxide or asbestos and removing or sealing the source of contamination. (AZCentral)
While doing an experiment on the radioactive gas radon, the students from Vista Murrieta High School in Riverside County found that homes in Murrieta have more of the substance than residents thought ... This month, the students built radon detectors and placed them in their homes for about three weeks to measure the amount of radon there ... Many of the students found their homes had potentially dangerous radon amounts. (NBCSandiego.com, CA)
Since many seniors have not bought or sold a house in a long time, they often need a refresher course on things like disclosure laws, the various inspections that have to be done and radon, mold and other potential sources of litigation that were nonexistent so many years ago. "Real estate has changed about 300 percent since Mom and Dad bought a house back in the '50s," says Bette Zrimsek of RE/MAX South, who became a senior specialist in 2000. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Much of that increase was put toward generator preventative maintenance, radon testing, and septic tank pumping. Funding for supplies increased by 1. (Pictorial Gazette, CT)
Previous studies have shown that uranium miners are at higher risk of lung cancer, but this has often been put down to the fact that miners are also exposed to radon, another cancer-causing chemical. Prof Wise said it is too early to say whether DU causes lung cancer in people exposed on the battlefield because the disease takes several decades to develop. (Guardian Unlimited -- Life)
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