radon in pikes peak region: What's all the fuss about Radon?
- 04/11/13 11:00 PM
What's all the fuss about Radon? All the fuss about Radon is that it's a radioactive, colorless, odorless, tasteless gas that occurs naturally as an indirect decay product of uranium or thorium, found in granite. The entire Rocky Mountain region - which is high in decomposing granite - consequently can test high in Radon. This is a concern particularly in basements - which are inherently poorly ventilated, where the gas can collect and reach harmful levels. Following excerpts from Wikipedia: Epidemiological studies have shown a clear link between breathing high concentrations of radon and incidence of lung cancer. Thus, radon is … (0 comments)
What's all the fuss about Radon?
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