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• n  a radioactive gaseous element formed by the disintegration of radium; the heaviest of the inert gasses; occurs naturally (especially in areas over granite) and is considered a hazard to health

• The cause seemed clear: radon, a dense gas that emanates from uranium, is highly radioactive and breaks down into products that are radioactive too.
• Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that comes from the Earth's soil.
• Dire warnings about radon may be exaggerated .

• Rn
• atomic number 86

News & Articles

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• High Radon Levels At Knox County Courthouse
  High levels of radon have been found in an area courthouse.       Thirty-two samples were collected inside the basement of the Knox County courthouse. Only one came back at a safe level. The other samples
  June 13, 2013 - KWQC-TV 6 Davenport
• Radon found in Galesburg courthouse
  Knox County Sheriff David Clague says the courthouse in Galesburg has tested positive for radon.
  June 13, 2013 - CBS4 Quad Cities
• Courthouse in Galesburg tests positive for radon
  The northeast corner of the Knox County Courthouse is shown. After asking the county’s Building Committee for a radon test report numerous times, Sheriff David Clague finally got the results this week, and what he found was distressing.
  June 13, 2013 - Peoria Journal Star

Quotes

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• Dr Richard Carmona in Emediawire (press release)
  Indoor radon is the second-leading cause of lung cancer in the United States and breathing it over prolonged periods can present a significant health risk to families all over the county,Dr. Carmona said. "It's important to know that this...
• Fuad Reveiz in Press Media Wire
  It's simple and cost-effective to build new homes with radon-resistant features,said Reveiz. "It makes sense to do it right from the start."
• Bédard in Montreal Gazette
  From the moment I learned about radon and its health consequences,Bedard said, "it was a question of conscience. I had to measure the gas and make any necessary repairs. On the one hand, I wanted to protect my daughter and myself. On the...