Radon

American Association of Radon Scientists and Technologists, a professional association for those engaged in the research, testing, measurement and remediation of radon.

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AARST Members Only Log In U.S. Senator’s 2010 Radon Legislation Amendments AARST "Member-Get-A-New-Member" * President's Cancer Panel * Join the community of radon professionals networking success! 2010 International Radon Symposium Policies That Will Reduce Radon's Risk AARST
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2. Risk Assessment of Radon in Drinking Water

The National Academy of Sciences report (1999) compares the risks of radon in air and water. Full report can be read online, or purchased.

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Questions? Call 888-624-8373 Risk Assessment of Radon in Drinking Water ISBN-13: 978-0-309-06292-3 Committee on Risk Assessment of Exposure to Radon in Drinking Water, National Research Council The Safe Drinking Water Act directs the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to regulate the
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3. Natural Radioactivity

The Radiation Information Network (Idaho State U). Primordial, cosmogenic and man-made radiation sources. Radon accounts for 56% of the total effective dose to people in the US. Radioactivity in soil, building materials, and human bodies.

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Radiation Information Network's Our world is radioactive and has been since it was created. Over 60 radionuclides (radioactive elements) can be found in nature, and they can be placed in three general categories: Primordial - from before the creation of the Earth Cosmogenic - formed as a result
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4. Uranium - The Deadliest Metal

A detailed paper on uranium, its radioactive products, mining, and radiation risks to people issued by the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility (1992). The health risks even at the low radon levels in homes.

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Uranium: The Deadliest Metal by Dr. Gordon Edwards, President of CCNR This article appeared in Perception magazine, v. 10 n. 2, 1992 [ Canada is the world's largest producer and exporter of uranium, yet most Canadians are entirely unaware of our involvement with this "deadliest of There are
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5. Integrated Environmental Management

Informative primer on radon, its progeny, measurement and risks. Extensive information on radioactivity and radiation, exposure and risks.

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Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive material that has been the subject of much controversy in regard to its potential for radiological impact on homes and public buildings. To facilitate your understanding of this important topic, it has been divided into three (3) sections. To read each
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6. Residential Radon and Lung Cancer Study

The latest and most substantial study ever on the link between radon and lung cancer (May, 2000) proves that residential radon causes cancer even at the low levels in homes. At the EPA's 4 pCi/L action limit, the lung cancer risk to women increases by 50%.

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Heartland Radon Research and Education Program (HRREP) a Lynch, C.F., b Steck, D.J., a Smith, B.J., a Brus, C.P., c Neuberger, a Woolson, R.F., a Fisher, E.F., d Platz,C.E., d Robinson, c Department of Preventive Medicine The Iowa Radon Lung Cancer Study was a large-scale epidemiology study
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7. USGS Radon Information

U.S. Geological Survey site on radon in earth, air and water. Site resources include educational information on radon, and multiple maps on the geologic and geographic occurrence of radon in the United States.

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This page has been accessed 303 times since October 1, 1997. The Energy Resource Surveys Program of the U.S. Geological Survey is no longer engaged in active radon research projects. Information from previously published USGS reports on radon, and links to radon information from other USGS
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8. How Stuff Works: Radon

Informative article about how radon forms and why it is so dangerous. Comparison of radon test devices. Useful links.

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In places where uranium is common in the soil, radon is a popular topic of discussion. Even though radon is "completely natural," it can be a real health hazard. Learn how radon forms and why it is so dangerous.
Search HowStuffWorks and the web Please copy/paste the following text to properly cite this HowStuffWorks article: Brain, Marshall, and Craig Freudenrich, Ph.D.. "How Radon Works" 04 October 2000. HowStuffWorks.com.

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9. Radon Progeny

A chart listing all of the decay products of radon gas in their order of appearance. Atomic mass, atomic numbers and the energy in MeV of the released alpha radiation.

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Introducing the Radon Progeny (formerly called Radon Daughters) The chart below lists all of the decay products of radon gas (radon-222) in their order of appearance. They are called the "radon progeny" (formerly "radon daughters"). Each radioactive element on the list gives off either or beta
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10. Uranium 238 Decay Chain

Short primer on U238 decay through radon to stable lead, radioactive half times of elements. Chart of the decay chain with half times and alpha or beta radiation.

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