ST. PAUL, Minn. — A potentially life-threatening gas enters Minnesota homes at higher rates than other states. During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to better understand: What is radon? How ...

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SWAT Environmental reports that radon, a harmful gas linked to lung cancer, can be mitigated by testing and using techniques like active soil depressurization.

What Is Radon? Radon and Lung Cancer Testing for Radon How to Reduce Radon When you think about pollution, you may only consider what you’re exposed to outdoors. But indoor air quality in your home ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The City of Gresham shut down Fire Station 75 on Thursday because of elevated levels of radon — raising concerns about the risk of exposure to the gas in Oregon. According to ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — It's likely that at some point, especially if you've purchased a home, you've heard the term radon before. But what exactly is this element and should you be concerned about it ...

You got the radon test results back. The numbers are high—maybe 8.0 pCi/L, maybe higher. Your realtor says you need mitigation before closing. Or maybe you've lived in your Wisconsin home for years ...

After testing for radon in their Stratford home, the Galloway family wants to let others know to test theirs.

Could a lower threshold for radon levels in Canadian homes protect more people from getting lung cancer? Some researchers say ...

Purchasing a new home can be as stressful as it is exciting. While most buyers seek out homes that suit their budgets and lifestyles, the homes also need to be in good structural condition and harbor ...