This Tuesday, January 21, 2014, Rita R. Robison wrote a blog post titled, "State offers new map on radon risk; urges testing of all homes" for the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Her blog post discusses a new online map that allows Washington state residents to see whether their neighborhoods are at geo…
Encouraging Radon Progress Numbers for 2012 and 2013ORIA has two key measures of progress on radon risk reduction. Existing homes mitigated and new homes built with radon-reducing features (radon-resistant). Data on the number of homes mitigated is derived from information on annual radon vent sales…
The following article, published by Consumer Reports News in January, 2012, is a good reminder this National Radon Action Month to stay skeptical of the myths we are told about radon:http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2012/01/the-epa-debunks-10-myths-about-radon/index.htm
Myth 1: Scientists are…
Call For Papers2014 International Radon Symposium
September 28 - October 1, 2014
Charleston, South Carolina
The AARST 2014 International Radon Symposium welcomes the participation of members of the scientific and medical community, radon testers, diagnosticians, mitigators, educators, public policy…
A new, full-size 2014 calendar showcasing all 4 national and 25 state first place winners and monthly radon awareness messages is now available from National Radon Program Services at Kansas State University. Single copies will be sent to RadonLeaders.org members – simply email your name and mailing…
The 2013 Radon Hero Award was presented to Bob Lewis at this fall's 23rd annual National Radon Training Conference. Mr. Lewis is Chief of the Pennsylvania Radon Division. He has dedicated his work to improving radon testing and mitigation standards in homes. Mr. Lewis worked to develop some of the f…