A large pipe with a fan inside is a simple way to think of a radon mitigation system. But how does it work? We asked an ...

If you’ve come across radon, it’s probably as part of a home inspection that turned closing into a big hassle for everyone. But radon is no small matter. Take this threat seriously if it shows up in ...

Underground rock containing natural uranium continuously releases radon gas into groundwater. -Exposure to radon in the home is more commonly due to radon from rock or soil seeping into homes through ...

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Jan. 11 (UPI) --The Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded more than $3 million to public housing agencies in six states to protect children and families from radon hazards, the ...

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A radon mitigation system uses pipes and fans to redirect radon out of the home. Dreamstime (TNS) If you’ve come across radon, it’s probably as part of a home inspection that turned closing into a big ...