More and more news reports are surfacing about elevated radon levels being detected in homes. Even with the news that Health Canada tests have discovered more than 1,400 homes with radon levels above the recommended action level, there’s no reason to panic, because there’s plenty of time to alleviate the problem. In the short term, […]

It is highly recommended that all homeowners test their residence for radon at least twice a year. In regards to that, we are talking about short term tests that are conducted over a series of two to seven days. Long term tests – which are much more accurate – are generally taken over an excess […]

Radon is not exclusive to the US or even Canada. The odorless, tasteless and colorless gas is released when certain elements undergo natural radioactive decay. Radon is a decay product of both thorium and uranium – they happen to be the two most common radioactive elements on the planet. Believe it or not, the affected elements reside […]

Recently, we revealed that certain areas are more susceptible to radon exposure than others. This can primarily be attributed to the geological makeup of an area, because radon gas can seep up into homes and other structures from the soil. It is released as various elements undergo radioactive decay, elements which can exist in the soil. […]

With all the warnings concerning the dangers of radon gas in a residence or business flying about, it can be easy to forget some other places where exposure can happen. There are plenty of other radon hazards –  or just radioactive hazards in general – around us. Many different work environments and locations across the country […]

Kentucky is known as the “triple crown of lung cancer,” for more than just a single reason. It has the country’s highest rates in terms of smoking, and it also has the highest rates of secondhand smoke exposure as well as radon exposure. It’s no secret that smoking and radon exposure work hand-in-hand when it […]

It seems like we lead with this point every time a new story breaks about the deadly gas called radon, but that doesn’t make it any less important. Most tend to overlook just how fatal radon can be. Yet, there’s no way to ignore the fact that it is the second leading cause of lung […]

When a school is being remodeled during an active school year, students are generally moved to portable classrooms. There are plenty of other times portables come in handy too, like when the student population is thriving and schools just need some extra room. Unfortunately, it seems like portable classrooms do more harm than good. Indoor […]

The Spectra pipeline was finished and launched nearly seven months ago. The pipeline runs underneath the Gansevoort Peninsula into Manhattan, and it now delivers millions of cubic liters of natural gas to homes throughout New York City. While New York residents certainly need access to gas, many are concerned with the health related problems the pipeline […]

Lung Cancer is a deadly disease and a huge problem in the modern world. Most people don’t realize that it has a remarkably high mortality rate. More than 200,000 Americans will receive news this year that they are affected by lung cancer. Worse yet, less than 40,000 of those diagnosed will still be alive in […]