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Wisconsin Radon Testing of Childcare Centers "Beginning in March 2023, the Wisconsin Department of Children and Families (DCF) will require radon testing in all licensed childcare centers, and remediation when necessary. This is the first piece of legislation passed in Wisconsin that is directl…
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Maine announced Radon Awareness Week, January 23-27, 2023 in a January 25, 2023 statement: “Odorless and colorless radon gas can be a serious health threat lurking in any Maine home regardless of its age or location. Radon can enter a home through the ground or can dissolve into well water and be re…
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Minnesota Notes Trends in Radon Testing and Home Purchases Radon testing during home purchases declined nearly 40% in 2022 Real estate transaction is key time to identify and reduce cancer-causing gas The number of home radon tests completed during real estate sales in 2022 was down 39% from 2020, e…
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The Iowa Cancer Plan 2023-2027 was developed through a partnership between the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (Iowa HHS) and the Iowa Cancer Consortium. Iowa’s latest cancer plan lists radon in the “Prevention and Risk Reduction” section of the plan. “Decrease Exposure to Radon” inc…
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Hello Everyone! Registration for the EPA Region 8 meeting is live! Here's the meeting's registration link: https://kstate.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5nVBfuCjyTaggjs Room block link: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/dennsdt-epa-adee2cc0-1df5-4362-b193-48a2cc2bbbdb/ KSU is offering…
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NASHVILLE – January is “Radon Action Month” and the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is educating Tennesseans about the dangers of radon exposure, encouraging actions to identify and to address radon problems in the home. The American Lung Association, the U.S. Environmental Prot…