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During the Presidential campaign both candidates touted the creation of "green-collar jobs" as a centerpiece of their economic policies. The media usually equated green collar with jobs in the renewable energy sector. However, a very compelling case can be made that environmental services, like radon testing, mitigation, and RRNC are also green collar jobs.

Perhaps we need to start building a case on how increased radon mitigation not only saves lives, but creates jobs. Does anyone have some facts and figures that could help support this argument?

SAVE THE DATE for the National Radon Action Month Webinar: October 21, 2008!

Dear Radon Partners,

Please join us from 1:00 - 2:30 PM (EDT) on Tuesday, October 21, 2008, for the National Radon Action Month Webinar titled, “State Radon Program Innovative Approaches,” hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

On September 29, Sen. Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced the Research, Hazard Intervention, and National Outreach for Healthier Housing Act (S.3654). Among other provisions, the bill would create new Health Hazard Reduction Grant program in HUD to address home health and safety hazards, including radon testing and mitigation. The grants would be authorized at $10 million a year.

The legislation isn't likely to be considered this session, but could be reintroduced next year.

Given the recent news about George in California, who else is worried?

Is there a way to prepare to make arguments against elimination? (i.e., data showing impact)

Can we help each other (such as posting on the Portal resource page letters to Governors in support of radon programs?).

Please discuss

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