Radon mitigation systems can cost anywhere from $700 to $4,000, but the average homeowner will pay around $1,000. While these systems can be pricey, they can protect members of your household from ...

WAUSAU, Wis. (WSAW) -Testing your home for Radon gas is inexpensive and easy, and according to the Marathon County Health Department, being alert of the radioactive gas could help you reduce cancer ...

LANSING, MI — Do you have a radon system installed in your home? If so, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) may want to inspect it. The agency is seeking volunteers ...

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) - There is radiation all around us. Radios, televisions, cell phones, and microwaves are all things that release radiation. These are considered to not be harmful, but there is ...

Let’s face it, “radioactive gas” isn’t exactly a cheerful topic for dinner conversation. But when radon shows up on a home inspection report, it can quickly become top of mind. Radon needs to be taken ...

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa --- January has been designated National Radon Action Month by the Environmental Protection Agency. Radon has been identified as the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United ...

PROBLEM. THAT IS, A RADIOACTIVE GAS THAT HAS NO COLOR, SMELL, OR TASTE. SO IT’S DIFFICULT TO DETECT. BUT THE IOWA CANCER CONSORTIUM SAYS LUNG CANCER FROM RADON EXPOSURE RESULTS IN 400 DEATHS ANNUALLY ...

(WJHL) — Radon is a colorless, odorless and tasteless gas that is produced when limestone or granite bedrock breaks down. It is radioactive and can cause lung cancer with long-term exposure. The high ...

A radon test kit (photo courtesy of American Lung Association) A House committee has unanimously voted to create a state income tax credit for Iowans who install a radon mitigation system in their ...

Radon gas is the second leading cause of lung cancer. (Photo via Getty Images) A bill that would provide tax credits for the purchase and installation of radon mitigation systems and require passive ...

It's no secret that Iowa has a Radon problem. 70% of homes in our state test for levels above federal safety standards. The gas can have deadly consequences as it's the second leading cause of lung ...