If you've tested your home for radon and found elevated levels, you're probably asking the same question most homeowners ask: does radon mitigation actually work, or is it just expensive ...

Radon — the odorless, colorless gas found in Ohio soil — isn’t so invisible anymore. The number of Ohio homes tested for the gas has skyrocketed the past few years after dropping during the recession.

Despite the occasional public service announcement about radon gas, it's easy to ignore the hazard. That's because if you do happen to have high levels of it in your house, you won't be able to tell - ...

ST. PAUL, Minn. — A potentially life-threatening gas enters Minnesota homes at higher rates than other states. During Lung Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to better understand: What is radon? How ...

This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. About 5 billion years ago, stars merged and exploded, creating uranium that eventually became ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Health departments around West Michigan are offering free radon test kits in January, which is National Radon Action Month. One in four homes in Michigan is estimated to ...

When you think about pollution, you may only consider what you’re exposed to outdoors. But indoor air quality in your home matters, too, and it can be majorly affected by the presence of a radioactive ...

Most radon inspection costs range from $146 to $716, though a typical average is $420. Homeowners anticipating the cost of a radon inspection will need to consider factors such as the home size, ...

One cannot see, smell or taste it, but radon may still be present in one’s home. Radon is naturally occurring, comes from the ground and can accumulate in one’s house. The Nevada Cooperative Extension ...

Radon can accumulate in some places where ventilation is inadequate. Long-term exposure can increase the chance of getting lung disease, which can cause coughing and difficulty breathing. Long-term ...