I have talked about Radon before but it is important to bring it up again - this is a significant problem in Minnesota: Image courtesy EPA Most people have heard the word radon before, but many probably do not understand what it is. As found in the EPA's A Citizen's Guide to Radon (pdf version here): Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. You can't see radon. And you can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home. Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That's … [Read more...]
Radon Kills More People than Drunk Driving Every Year
April 14, 2009 by Leave a Comment
Image courtesy EPA Most people have heard the word radon before, but many probably do not understand what it is. As found in the EPA's A Citizen's Guide to Radon (pdf version here): Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas. You can't see radon. And you can't smell it or taste it. But it may be a problem in your home. Radon is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. That's because when you breathe air containing radon, you can get lung cancer. In fact, the Surgeon General has warned that radon … [Read more...]
