radon gas News
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Now Stocking: Propex 1071 - 10oz Environmental Geotextile
Propex 1071 meets (or exceeds) the specifications most commonly detailed in Canada for geotextiles used in the construction of new radon gas prevention systems for under concrete slabs. This product is commonly used directly below the 15mil radon sheet membrane barrier, and above the gas permeable aggregate, to protect the sheet membrane from damage caused by sharp aggregates. The 1071 is also ...
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Fight against the capillary rising moisture with IGLU’®
Iglu’® is the leading market product, created and patented for the realization of sanitary spaces, ventilated cavities, under-floor cavities, ventilated floors and roofs during the construction and renovation of civil and industrial buildings.The ventilated cavity, realized with Iglu’®, is an effective solution to the problem of rising moisture on the flooring, because the under-floor cavity’s ...
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Radon Mitigation Company, S.W.A.T. Environmental Makes Inc. Magazine List of Fastest Growing Companies
Inc. Magazine released its 2012 "List of Fastest Growing U.S. Companies." For the first time ever, a radon mitigation contractor has made it on the list. S.W.A.T. Environmental, whose corporate headquarters is located in Holt, Michigan, ranked 13th in their category (Environmental), earning them a spot on the list as one of the fastest growing privately-owned companies in America. S.W.A.T. ...
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EPA awards over $227,000 to new Mexico to protect residents from Radon Gas (NM)
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $227,120 to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED). The funds will be used to protect residents of New Mexico, particularly school-age children, from harmful exposures to radon gas and other indoor air pollutants that may cause cancer. Additional information on EPA grants: http://www.epa.gov/region6/gandf/index.htm More about ...
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HUD Announces Radon Testing and Radon Mitigation Policy. Mandatory Radon Testing Begins June 4, 2013
- Radon gas is widely known as a leading cause of environmental lung cancer throughout the United States. For over 20 years the Environmental Protection Agency has been encouraging more regulation to mandate testing for radon gas and mitigating the problem when levels are 4 pCi/l or higher. Yesterday, key members of HUD, EPA, Surgeon General, and CDC held a press conference to announce new radon ...
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Where did Radon gas come from?
Did you know that Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer? Maybe that explains why so many who don"t smoke have lung cancer! If you smoke and have radon in your home, your odds are even worse for contracting lung cancer. Radon is a cancer-causing radioactive gas. You cannot see, smell or taste radon, yet it might be found in your home. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) ...
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Radon action could save many lives
Did you know that radon gas is the No. 1 cause of lung cancer in non-smokers? Nearly 50 people a day will die from indoor exposure to radon – that’s equal to about 20,000 people each year. The good news? It’s simple and affordable to reduce radon risks in the home. As part of National Radon Action Month in January, EPA is releasing a series of public service announcements (PSAs) reminding ...
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Prevent earthquake with Bertin Instruments
Earthquakes are natural events that are very difficult to predict and inevitably occur when certain geological conditions are met. Some researchers have suggested that soil gas emissions in seismic areas study can be used to understand the relationship between gas formation, release, and migration during earthquakes and maybe predict them. Among these gas, researchers studied CO2 and Radon. ...
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Where does Radon come from?
According to the US EPA, Radon comes from the decay of Uranium-238 as part of the decay chain. As the earth"s crust was formed, Uranium was distributed within it. Thus radon is a natually occurring radioactive gas that is produced by the breakdown of uranium in rock, soil and water. Given the age of the earth, uranium"s slowly progressing decay chain now commonly produces radon-222. The biggest ...
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Effective ventilation for the “Nuvola” by Fuksas
The “Nuvola” by Fuksas, in the Eur district in Rome, is a work of great architectural impact for which innovative materials and solutions have been chosen and applied, including Iglu’® by Daliform Group.The “Nuvola” by Fuksas, in the Eur district in Rome, has been the main centre of the G20 summit recently held in Rome. The project signed by the well-known Roman architect is a jewel of ...
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Radon Gas, can you keep it out of your home?
An amazing number of people are not aware of the dangers this gas poses to our health. Odorless, colorless, leaking out of the earth across most of the USA, and causing Cancer! Visit http://www.epa.gov/radon/zonemap.html for information in your area, for more information on this silent killer. Within the past several years, my parents tried to purchase a number of homes in the Midwest. My father, ...
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Simple Radon Test Can Protect Your Health; New Yorkers Urged to Test for Radon
As part of National Radon Action Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced steps New Yorkers can take to test and address radon gas. Radon occurs naturally from the decay of uranium in the soil and can accumulate to dangerous levels inside the home. Elevated levels of the colorless, odorless gas are the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. In New York, radon is a ...
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Radon Gas Exposure – the Second Leading Cause of Lung Cancer
We are all exposed to radiation from natural and man-made sources. Radon is a colourless, odourless radioactive gas formed by the radioactive decay of the small amounts of uranium that occur naturally in all rocks and soils. Radon in soil is the biggest source of Radon in indoor air and presents a greater risk than Radon in drinking water. Properties built in certain areas around the world are ...
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EPA recognizes national radon action month: test for radon gas to protect health
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is encouraging Americans this January, as part of National Radon Action Month, to take simple and affordable steps to test their homes for harmful levels of radon gas. Radon, a colorless odorless gas, is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. Radon can seep into a home from underground and if left to accumulate, high levels of radon can ...
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National Radon Action Month: What You Need to Know
January has been designated as National Radon Action Month by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). There are many risks that come from radon, and this consumer information month is designed to inform homeowners, businesses, and schools about ways they can protect themselves. One of the reasons why radon is dangerous is because it can’t be seen or smelled – even though it may ...
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Simple Radon Test Can Protect Your Health; New Jerseyans Urged to Test for Radon
As part of National Radon Action Month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced steps New Jerseyans can take to test and address radon gas. Radon occurs naturally from the decay of uranium in the soil and can accumulate to dangerous levels inside the home. Elevated levels of the colorless, odorless gas are the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers. In New Jersey, radon is a ...
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Nation´s Leading Radon Mitigation Firm Brings on New Partner in Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island
S.W.A.T. Environmental, the nation's largest provider of radon mitigation and vapor intrusion mitigation services, announces a new franchise agreement that will support services in Connecticut, New York and Rhode Island. With over 100,000 radon systems successfully completed since the company's inception in 1988, S.W.A.T. Environmental has more certified technicians on staff than any other ...
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National Radon Action Month in Puerto Rico and Identifying Sources in Air and Water
National Radon Action Month takes place during the month of January and is recognized in Puerto Rico and throughout the rest of the United States. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) states that this is the time to test, fix and save a life. Both the EPA and the U.S. Surgeon General urge all Americans to protect their health by testing their homes, schools and other buildings for ...
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A Risk You Can Fix: Protect Your Family’s Health by Testing Your Home for Radon Gas
As Americans across the country look for ways to improve their health this New Year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is highlighting radon testing and mitigation as a simple and affordable step to significantly reduce the risk for lung cancer. Radon is a natural colorless, odorless radioactive gas, and is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, but testing for radon and ...
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Radon Hazards Identified in Easy to Use IAQ Test Kit
Radon is an invisible radioactive gas that results from the radioactive decay of radium. It may be found in rock formations and groundwater beneath buildings or in certain building materials. The gas typically moves up through the soil and penetrates buildings through cracks, sumps and other holes in the building slab or foundation. Radon gas decays into radioactive particles that can get ...
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