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Map reveals US hotspots for cancer-causing radioactive gas
A new map has revealed that up to ... is found in nearly all soils. Studies show radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer in the US after smoking, leading to about 21,000 lung ...
Improved radon gas mapping finds nearly 25% of Americans living in highest risk areas
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA ... where it concentrates and then begins the journey up again as radon gas. Much ...
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New state health department map shows radon levels across the state
The Minnesota Department of Health has launched a new online tool to help residents get a more accurate picture of radon levels in their counties. Radon is an odorless, colorless, gas that occurs ...
Health officials encourage more schools to test for radon
Report finds testing is less likely in school districts with less funding for facilities projects and those that serve more low-income families A first-of-its-kind report from the Minnesota Department ...