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 ...

This investigation was made possible with support from the Kozik Environmental Justice Reporting Grants at the National Press Foundation and the National Press Club Journalism Institute and from the ...

Most radon inspection costs range from $146 to $716, though a typical average is $420. Homeowners anticipating the cost of a radon inspection will need to consider factors such as the home size, ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › Radon test kits detect the presence of radon gas, a byproduct of uranium decay in rock ...

If you’ve come across radon, it’s probably as part of a home inspection that turned closing into a big hassle for everyone. But radon is no small matter. Take this threat seriously if it shows up in ...

Divide business owner Chris Bradley performs radon testing and mitigation throughout Teller and the Pikes Peak region. (Courtesy Peak Radon) The Rocky Mountain Range is a wonder of nature, thrust into ...

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Many people don’t know how to protect their homes and loved ones from the harmful effects of radon. When radon is responsible for around 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year, understanding how 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 ...

A devastating lung cancer diagnosis turned Buddy and Patti Busch's lives upside down. It wasn't until later that they realized that a naturally occurring, invisible, odorless gas lurking in their ...

A common myth is that homes and buildings in Illinois do not have high radioactive radon. This is not correct. Forty-three percent of the homes in Illinois have high radon levels and over 1,400 ...