Radon is an odorless and colorless gas. When you measure for radon in a home, school, or workplace the results will be reported in picocuries per liter (pCi/L) in the U.S. or becquerels per cubic meter (Bq/m3) in Canada. These units are used for the measurement of radon concentration in the air. Radon is a radioactive gas Radioactivity is the process by which unstable … [Read more...] about Becquerels and Curies: Units of Radioactivity
Radon Education
How Radon Enters Buildings
What is radon? Radon is a naturally occurring, radioactive gas that is emitted from the decay of uranium within rocks and soil. This odorless, colorless, and tasteless gas—which many people are entirely unaware of—is the second-leading cause of lung cancer overall, and the leading cause of lung cancer in those who have never smoked. Although radon is more prevalent in … [Read more...] about How Radon Enters Buildings
Three Milestone Events in the History of Radon
The issue of radon exposure is a current health concern. Yet, the history of radon provides a broad retrospective of how this gas became recognized as a health hazard. Below are three historical events that contributed to research and awareness about the health-threatening effects of elevated radon levels. Discovery of X-rays At the turn of the 20th century, several … [Read more...] about Three Milestone Events in the History of Radon
Maria Steele Shares Her Story of Radon and Lung Cancer
“Statistically, you have a year to live.” - Maria Steele’s oncologist on her first office visit for a stage 4 lung cancer diagnosis Being told that she had stage 4 lung cancer that had metastasized to her brain came as a shock to Maria Steele, a Nurse Practitioner for over 40 years from Iowa. Her dry nagging cough had led to a doctor visit, but she had no … [Read more...] about Maria Steele Shares Her Story of Radon and Lung Cancer
Radonova Presents Radon Industry Research at the International Radon & Vapor Intrusion Symposium
Radonova recently attended the American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists (AARST) International Radon and Vapor Intrusion Symposium in Bellevue, Washington. The symposium featured policy and legislative updates, research reports, expert presentations as well as hundreds of attendees with a focus on the event theme, “Growing our voice, saving our lives." Dr. … [Read more...] about Radonova Presents Radon Industry Research at the International Radon & Vapor Intrusion Symposium
