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How AI Is Shaping the Future of Radon Testing

July 16, 2025

Indoor air quality has become a central issue in public health, especially with the growing awareness around radioactive gas, radon. Exposure to elevated levels of radon is a significant health risk, linked directly to DNA damage and lung cancer. As housing markets expand and building renovation efforts rise, ensuring fast, accurate, and cost-effective radon testing […]

The Future of Radon

June 23, 2025

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can build up inside homes and workplaces. While it’s invisible and has no taste or smell, radon is a serious threat to our health. In fact, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and as such has become increasingly under the scientific spotlight. For […]

The Impact of Climate Change on Radon Exposure

June 13, 2025

As the planet warms and weather patterns grow increasingly unpredictable, most of us think of the visible impacts: intense heatwaves, wildfires, and flashfloods. Unfortunately, there are also a lot of dangers we can’t see, one of which includes radon. So, is climate change making radon exposure worse? What is Climate Change? Climate change refers to […]

Does Radon Mitigation Work?

May 16, 2025

If you’ve recently found out your home or workplace has high levels of radon, one of the first questions you’re likely to ask is: does radon mitigation actually work? The short answer is yes it works. When installed correctly and maintained properly, radon mitigation systems are highly effective at reducing indoor radon levels. But how […]

Should I Worry About Radon?

May 12, 2025

Radon gas isn’t often front of mind for homeowners, landlords and businesses – but it should be. Invisible, odourless and tasteless, radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that can seep into buildings from the ground. While this might make it seem inconsequential, radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers in the […]

Radon and the Link to Lung Cancer

April 16, 2025

When we think of the causes of lung cancer, smoking usually tops the list (and rightly so). But lurking just behind it is another major contributor that often goes unnoticed: radon gas. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), radon exposure is the second leading cause of lung cancer globally. Though radon may be a […]

Is My Child’s School Safe from Radon? How to Find Out

April 3, 2025

As parents, we do everything we can to keep our children safe, ensuring they eat well, wear their seatbelts, and look both ways before crossing the street. But what about the dangers we can’t see? Radon is one such hidden hazard that could be affecting our children’s health at school. What is Radon? Radon is […]