January is National Radon Action Month, and according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), more than 6 million U.S. homes have indoor concentrations of radon that exceed safe levels (1). Radon causes between 3 and 14 percent of all lung cancer cases worldwide (2). If you...
A picocurie is one-trillionth of a curie, a standard measure of radiation. Nationwide, the EPA estimates that 8 to 12 percent of all single-family detached houses may have radon concentrations that exceed 4 pCi/l. The agency has found elevated indoor radon concentrations in virtually every ...
Radon is here to stay: it has been around since time began. Produced as uranium and radium--elements present in rocks and soils throughout the world--break down, radon percolates up through the soil. Escaping into the open air, the radioactive gas dilutes to become relatively harmless....
The US EPA has created amap of radon zones in the United States(image below). It shows you the areas where you’re more likely to have high radon levels. Every county and parish is labeled either zone 1, 2, or 3. Zone 1 means you have the highest chance of a high radon level in...
Sellers of homes built before 1978 must also provide buyers with an EPA pamphlet, "Protect Your Family From Lead In Your Home," give buyers 10 days to conduct a paint inspection or risk assessment for lead-based paint, and include a "lead warning statement" in the contract. State seller'...
Chemicals In the Air: Air pollution is the contamination of air in our atmosphere by harmful gases and particulate matter that is not naturally found in the air. Air pollution is caused by many different sources, including the burning of fossil fuels, vehicle exhaust and industrial processes. ...
Radon levels that exceed the acceptable EPA limit Chimney, fireplace, wood or coal stove problems Note that disclosure reports rely on the seller’s knowledge of the property and don’t require the sign-off of an inspector, engineer or construction expert. That means they can miss major issues...
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) implements manychange managementguidelines for companies that deal with chemical hazards. This is to ensure that no chemical-related incidents that result from newly implemented changes cause harm to the environment and communities surrounding the organization. ...
ENERGY STARcertification is awarded to buildings and consumer products that meet strict energy performance standards set by the EPA. For buildings, this means using less energy, emitting fewer greenhouse gases, and saving money. ENERGY STAR-certified buildings are recognized for their energy efficiency...
do not pose a risk to public health as their radioactivity levels are well below the recommended safety limits. However, the UNSCEAR reference dose limit is derived from the total (cumulative) dietary radiation exposure. Therefore, the share of radioactive dose from tea in the cumulative dietary...