We often discuss the fact that radon is indiscriminate in terms of location, but a lot of news about the deadly gas comes directly out of the US. While we have discussed its presence in Canada, United Kingdom and other locations there are plenty of other areas in the world where its an issue. According to information from the Radiological […]

A couple in Winnipeg, Canada recently discovered that dangerous radon levels of 481 becquerels – about two and a half times the recommended limit set by the government – were present in their home. Worse yet, the home is actually managed by the Department of National Defence, and they knew about the problem and even […]

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, most people spend about 90% of their time indoors. However, they may be breathing contaminated air that is actually two to five times more polluted than the air outdoors. In other words, our homes may actually be killing us slowly and threatening the lives of our families. There are […]

BBC News is reporting about radon detectors being installed at one of Scotland’s most popular tourist attractions, the 13th century Urquhart Castle. Essentially, the sensors will be used to test the site for high levels of radon gas. It turns out that areas nearby including the Glen Urquhart High School in Drumnadrochit were found to be plagued […]

As this is a site dedicated to information about Radon, naturally it’s the topic we discuss most. However, radon is not the only silent killer that could be lurking in your home. There are plenty of other dangers that can cause issues with your health, including carbon monoxide, natural gas leaks, fungi, mold and bacteria. Today, we’re […]

As awareness about the dangers associated with radon grow so will innovation in the construction industry to protect against it – and that’s a good thing. Radon resistant construction is used when new homes and buildings are built, however it’s still possible for radon to seep into any home – even those specifically designed to […]

Florida is actually one of the few states in the country that requires schools and child care centers to test for radon. In addition, 24-hour care facilities such as nursing homes, prisons and even foster homes must also be tested for the deadly gas. Building purchase contracts and rental agreements must mention that elevated radon […]

Granite countertops can actually release trace elements of the deadly and radioactive gas radon. Since radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, which has an extremely high mortality rate, that’s more than a little disconcerting. Of course, the United States Environmental Protection Agency has deemed most granite safe. Despite the fact that granite […]

Although the risk of radon can be more prominent in certain areas of the world, its presence is not directly contingent on location. Homeowners may see elevated levels in their own residence, even if neighbors do not – and vice versa. That being said, there are places like Kentucky in the US and New Brunswick […]

Kentucky state residents may be surprised to know that the state has the highest rate of lung cancer and related deaths in the entire country. In fact, the death rate of lung cancer in the state is 56% higher than the national average. Some counties have death rates that are more than double the average. […]