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USGS Radon Information
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USGS Radon Information
http://energy.cr.usgs.gov/radon/radonhome.html
U.S. Geological Survey site on radon in earth, air and water. Site resources include educational information on radon, and multiple maps on the geologic and geographic occurrence of radon in the United States.
Environment > Atmosphere > Radon
Mar 28, 2008
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A detailed paper on uranium, its radioactive products, mining, and radiation risks to people issued by the Canadian Coalition for Nuclear Responsibility (1992). The health risks even at the low radon levels in homes.
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A chart listing all of the decay products of radon gas in their order of appearance. Atomic mass, atomic numbers and the energy in MeV of the released alpha radiation.
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US EPA information resources and links about this gas, its health effects, and its control.
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Illustrated primer on radiation all around us. Origins and types of radiation. Ionising, cosmic, background and man-made radiation. Radon contributes 48% of the radiation dose to people in Australia. Uranium Information Center, 1998.
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Report from the Office of New York State Attorney General (1996) on the dangers of radon, testing, tips on reducing radon and selecting a contractor.
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The National Academy of Sciences report (1999) compares the risks of radon in air and water. Full report can be read online, or purchased.
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7. AARST
American Association of Radon Scientists and technologists. AARST is a voluntary professional association which serves those individuals engaged in the research, testing, measurement, and remediation of radon.
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Provides certification and continuing education classes that meet National Radon Proficiency Program. Located in Colorado Springs, CO.
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Uses information about location of home, and house construction, to suggest whether or not to test for radon.
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Complete publications list, descriptions and links. Informative EPA Guides for citizens, consumers, home buyers and sellers, physicians, and tenants. Radon prevention in construction, schools. Measurement protocols. Links to regional Radon Offices.
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