Radon News

Granite, radon and radiation
Given the ubiquity of granite in new and redone kitchens across Long Island, should you worry whether you and your family are being poisoned by your countertops? Probably not, says a spokesman for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in Washington.... [Read More]

POLLUTANTS HOMEOWNERS OVERLOOK
You can order New York and New Jersey approved radon test kits online for less than $10 using your credit card. Check out this web site: http://www.radon.com/Online-Ordering/html/index.html Or you can call 800-247-2435 to place a phone... [Read More]

Red Flags for Hereditary Cancers
All cancers are genetic in origin. Carcinogenic agents induce cancer by causing genetic mutations that allow cells to escape normal biological controls. This is true even if the carcinogen is environmental, like tobacco smoke or radon, or if the cause is... [Read More]

Students win environmental honors
New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection sponsored a contest in which 195 students statewide designed posters expressing the importance of radon awareness and testing in... [Read More]

Gas Leaks: What You Don't Smell Will Harm You
New York City was the scene of a puzzling mystery Monday. An unidentified gas-like odor made its way across Manhattan and parts of New Jersey and resulted in some building evacuations and mass transit interruptions. How can you protect your family... [Read More]