Cause of High Radon Levels - Radon is an odorless, invisible, radioactive gas that rises from decaying uranium in the ground into the air we breathe. The decay process of uranium is very slow, which means the production of radon…
During winter months, Utahns move many activities indoors to avoid snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. While staying warm indoors has many perks, radon levels often increase in buildings during winter, posing dangerous health risks to those who spend time inside…
KSLTV.com Article by Ladd Egan SALT LAKE CITY —Lehi – Radon Cancer - A Utah woman is warning others about the danger of radon after she received a stage 4 cancer diagnosis for non-smoking lung cancer. “The oncologist explained that…
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and there’s no better time for Utahns to learn how they can protect themselves from the leading cause of cancer death. This deadly cancer may be known as a smoker’s disease, but it can…
What is Radon? - Many Utahns don’t know what radon gas is or where it comes from. It is a natural radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. In fact, it’s the #1 cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the…
PRESS RELEASE The EPA estimates that 1 in 15 homes in the U.S. has dangerous levels of radon gas in their homes1. In Utah, they estimate 1 in 3 homes has dangerous levels —5 times higher than the national average2.…
