SWAT Environmental reports that radon, a harmful gas linked to lung cancer, can be mitigated by testing and using techniques like active soil depressurization.

The most dangerous threat in a home might not crackle, leak, or smell. It might sit quietly in the basement right now, ...

In Colorado, as of 2025, about 500 people a year die from lung cancer as the result of radon gas exposure. Nationally, the number of lung cancer deaths attributed to radon is about 21,000 per year.

Radon is all around us, but exposure to high levels can prove detrimental. Here's what you should know.

Radon is an odorless, tasteless gas that poses a significant health risk if not properly monitored in your home. Luckily, there are several smart radon detectors available that can help you keep track ...

January is Radon Action Month, an important reminder that one of the most serious indoor air pollutants is also one of the easiest to miss. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas released from ...

Could a lower threshold for radon levels in Canadian homes protect more people from getting lung cancer? Some researchers say Canada is overdue for an evidence-backed rethink in light of emerging ...

Whether you own your home or rent it, the safety of your living space is essential. One challenge is that not every risk to ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Jan Lowery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (THE CONVERSATION) In ...