{"id":1161,"date":"2015-04-22T15:30:31","date_gmt":"2015-04-22T20:30:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/radonresources.com\/blog\/?p=1161"},"modified":"2015-04-22T14:10:37","modified_gmt":"2015-04-22T19:10:37","slug":"elevated-radon-gas-linked-to-fracking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/radonresources.com\/blog\/elevated-radon-gas-linked-to-fracking\/","title":{"rendered":"Have Researchers at John Hopkins Linked Elevated Radon Gas Levels to Hydraulic Fracturing?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new report from researchers\u00a0at John Hopkins university lends credence to legislation being pushed by assemblywoman Linda Rosenthal and senator Diane Savino in New York. Their proposal mandates that all natural gas being sold in the state cannot\u00a0exceed\u00a0safe radon levels.<\/p>\n<p>More recently, the prevalence of radon gas has come under the public eye in all forms, including those not generally considered &#8212; such as through natural gas reserves.<\/p>\n<p>Since radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas, the most common way it\u00a0enters a home is through cracks in the foundation, walls and flooring. The gas is released when common elements in soil and rock &#8212; such as Uranium &#8212; under the surface, undergo radioactive decay. The dense gas can\u00a0seep into homes and structures, collecting in highly\u00a0concentrated amounts.<\/p>\n<h2>What Effect\u00a0Does\u00a0Elevated Radon Gas Have on Our Health?<\/h2>\n<p>Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US, according to the <a title=\"United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - A Citizen's Guide to Radon\" href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/radon\/pubs\/citguide.html\" target=\"_blank\">Environmental Protection Agency<\/a> (EPA).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-674 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/radonresources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/radon-levels-map-radon-resources-300x169.gif\" alt=\"Elevated radon gas levels across the country\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/radonresources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/radon-levels-map-radon-resources-300x169.gif 300w, https:\/\/radonresources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/radon-levels-map-radon-resources-624x353.gif 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>It is responsible for the deaths of more than 21,000 each year, all of whom were\u00a0affected by radon-induced lung cancer.<\/p>\n<p>Radon gas is a bigger issue than most would like to admit. Many even grow irate when they hear\u00a0that it\u2019s a potential problem. People\u00a0are quick to dismiss the idea of an invisible and deadly gas, regardless of warnings and years of research into the matter.<\/p>\n<p>A long list of major health organizations warn that reducing exposure to radon gas is imperative to one&#8217;s health. Some of those organizations include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"US National Library of Medicine - http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/2012447\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/2012447\" target=\"_blank\">American Medical Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"American Lung Association - Radon\" href=\"http:\/\/www.lung.org\/healthy-air\/home\/resources\/radon.html\" target=\"_blank\">American Lung Association<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Surgeon General Releases National Health Advisory on Radon\" href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/radon\/healthrisks.html#Surgeon%20General\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Surgeon General<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Radon in the Home\" href=\"http:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/nceh\/radiation\/brochure\/profile_radon.htm\" target=\"_blank\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Radon Health Risks\" href=\"http:\/\/www.epa.gov\/radon\/healthrisks.html\" target=\"_blank\">U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"World Health Organization - Radon and Health Facts Sheet\" href=\"http:\/\/www.who.int\/mediacentre\/factsheets\/fs291\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\">World Health Organization<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What Did the John Hopkins Team Find During Their Study of Elevated Radon Gas?<\/h2>\n<p>The John Hopkins team, led by Joan A. Casey, <a title=\"John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health - Increased Levels of Radon in Pennsylvania Homes Correspond to Onset of Fracking\" href=\"http:\/\/www.jhsph.edu\/news\/news-releases\/2015\/increased-levels-of-radon-in-pennsylvania-homes-correspond-to-onset-of-fracking.html\" target=\"_blank\">reports that<\/a> radon levels have increased in the state of Pennsylvania ever since hydraulic fracturing of natural gas (or fracking) has begun under the surface.<\/p>\n<p>According to the team, they found &#8220;a <a title=\"Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) - Predictors of Indoor Radon Concentrations in Pennsylvania, 1989\u20132013\" href=\"http:\/\/ehp.niehs.nih.gov\/1409014\/\" target=\"_blank\">statistically significant association between<\/a> proximity to unconventional natural gas wells drilled in the Marcellus shale and first floor radon concentration in the summer,&#8221; which suggests\u00a0&#8220;a pathway through outdoor ambient air.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-1185 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/radonresources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Fracking-protesters-by-Greensefa-Flickr-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Fracking protesters by Greensefa (Flickr)\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/radonresources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Fracking-protesters-by-Greensefa-Flickr-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/radonresources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Fracking-protesters-by-Greensefa-Flickr-624x416.jpg 624w, https:\/\/radonresources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/Fracking-protesters-by-Greensefa-Flickr.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The point here is that unconventional methods for collecting natural gas &#8212; such as fracking &#8212; may increase exposure to radon gas. These concerns apply to both horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing.\u00a0Please keep in mind, this is not an exact science.<\/p>\n<p>Further studies must be conducted to discern why the abundance of shale wells might have contributed to elevated radon gas levels in the state of Pennsylvania. Furthermore, future studies will need to be conducted to understand how to control such exposure to the deadly gas.<\/p>\n<p>So, by now you&#8217;re probably asking how this news is relevant to New York? Many residents of the state use natural gas in their homes for cooking or to produce\u00a0heat. Little do they know, they might be inviting the invisible gas inside their homes. In reality, this issue relates to anyone who uses\u00a0natural gas in their home &#8212; no matter where they reside.<\/p>\n<p>The proposed New York senate bills\u00a0<a title=\"OPEN NY Senate - Bill A778 - 2015\" href=\"http:\/\/open.nysenate.gov\/legislation\/bill\/A778-2015\" target=\"_blank\">A778-2015<\/a>\/<a title=\"OPEN NY Senate - Bill S3414 - 2015\" href=\"http:\/\/open.nysenate.gov\/legislation\/bill\/S3414-2015\" target=\"_blank\">S3414-2015<\/a>\u00a0are\u00a0designed to prevent a higher death count due to the increased exposure to radon and other technologically enhanced naturally occurring radioactive materials (TENORM).<\/p>\n<p>The bills may &#8212; or may not &#8212; pass, but that&#8217;s not what we&#8217;re getting at here. We&#8217;re glad to finally see legislation making the rounds that weighs-in on the dangers of elevated radon gas. Hopefully, more proposals will soon follow that\u00a0help protect us from the dangers of this invisible killer.<\/p>\n<p>Read the original story <a title=\"Huffington Post - Radon From Your Stove: Why New York Should Enact the No Radon in Natural Gas Legislation\" href=\"http:\/\/www.huffingtonpost.com\/elizabeth-glass-geltman\/radon-from-your-stove-why-new-york-should-enact-the-no-radon-in-natural-gas-legislation_b_7083518.html\" target=\"_blank\">at Huffington Post<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Should You Test Your Home for the Presence of Elevated Radon Gas?<\/h2>\n<p>In the meantime, we recommend that all homeowners and renters have their residence tested for elevated radon gas.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-991 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/radonresources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Radon-Testing-Kit-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Radon Testing Kit\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/radonresources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Radon-Testing-Kit-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/radonresources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Radon-Testing-Kit-624x353.jpg 624w, https:\/\/radonresources.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/01\/Radon-Testing-Kit.jpg 786w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>According to <a title=\"Oil and Gas Monitor - Increased Scrutiny of Radon in Methane Gas Streams Puts Operators on the Hot Seat\" href=\"http:\/\/www.oilgasmonitor.com\/increased-scrutiny-of-radon-in-methane-gas-streams-puts-operators-on-the-hot-seat\/5388\/\" target=\"_blank\">Mark Hudson<\/a>, an expert in the field of oil and gas,\u00a0&#8220;testing for radon is quick, inexpensive &#8211; and, given the potential volatility of the discussion, invaluable.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>We definitely agree with Hudson.<\/p>\n<p>You can pick up\u00a0a DIY radon testing kit at any local hardware store or online for relatively cheap &#8211; $10 -$20. If you don&#8217;t feel like testing your home yourself, you can hire an experienced professional or certified radon contractor to do it for you. If elevated radon gas is discovered in your home, you&#8217;ll need to look into <a title=\"Radon Resources - Radon Mitigation\" href=\"https:\/\/radonresources.com\/radon-mitigation\/\" target=\"_blank\">radon mitigation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We recommend testing twice a year, and the best times to do that are winter and summer months. This is primarily because during that time you&#8217;re less likely to open windows and doors to the outside &#8212; you need to minimize air flow at all times while testing. You can find more information about <a title=\"Radon Resources - Radon Testing\" href=\"https:\/\/radonresources.com\/radon-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\">radon testing here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you do discover elevated radon gas levels in your home, there&#8217;s no need to panic. They can be reduced through mitigation and monitored with further testing. Radon gas actually does more damage to your health over an extended period of time. Long-term exposure is what you need to be most concerned with. 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