Radon

• Study finds rural ground wells increase risk of higher radon levels

  Radon is a harmful radioactive gas that forms naturally when uranium, thorium or radium break down in rocks, soil and groundwater.

  Health

  Feb 26
  
• Manitoba experts point to the need for more awareness on radon and its dangers

  November is Radon Action Month. Two experts in Manitoba are calling for more awareness on the gas, and the risks it poses to individuals.

  Health

  Nov 3, 2023
  
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• ‘I didn’t think it would be in my house’: Lung cancer survivor warns of radon risks

  Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in Canada for nonsmokers, as the radioactive gas can build up to hazardous levels indoors.

  Health

  Nov 3, 2023
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• One third of Canadians can’t afford to remove deadly radon gas from homes: study

  Radon is a radioactive gas that forms naturally when uranium, thorium or radium, which are radioactive metals, break down in rocks, soil and groundwater.

  Canada

  Oct 20, 2022
• Radon testing shows elevated levels in 1 in 7 Hamilton homes

  'For those that have never been smokers, it is the leading cause of lung cancer.'

  Health

  Nov 16, 2020
• Radon levels higher than recommended in 37% of Halifax homes tested in 2019

  Approximately 16 per cent of all lung cancers in the country can be attributed to radon gas exposure, the Nova Scotia Lung Association says.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2020
• Regina may have the most radon-exposed population in the world: researcher

  The Prairies have the second highest radon levels in the world, behind only Poland, according to new research that shows the story gets worse for Saskatchewan, and worse again in Regina. 

  Canada

  Feb 18, 2020
• Dangerous radon levels prevalent in a third of Saskatchewan homes

  The Lung Association says radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer next to smoking.

  Health

  Feb 11, 2020
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• Sales of radon testing kits skyrocket in New Brunswick after Health Canada campaign

  Radon gas is the number one cause of lung cancer for non-smokers and it can often seep into homes undetected. 

  Environment

  Jan 29, 2020
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• Short-term radon kits not effective for testing in homes: University of Calgary study

  “We need to know exactly what factors influence high and low radon in Canadian homes."

  Health

  Dec 4, 2019