In Canada, an unwanted, invisible, and frequently overlooked threat lurks silently in our homes and workplaces: Radon gas. This naturally occurring, invisible, odourless, and tasteless radioactive gas is hazardous to health, with the highest risk being lung cancer. From my perspective, it’s one of those under-recognized risks that many Canadians don’t know enough about to understand fully — but we need to. This summary will examine the science of Radon, its specific effects o

While receiving high Radon test results can be distressing, it is important to note that Radon is an invisible, odorless, radioactive gas that seeps through the ground. Here in Alberta, Radon levels are higher than in other alarming areas in the country. Given this, it is even more alarming to receive test results that indicate high levels of the gas. Understanding Radon's Reach: Edmonton's Silent Threat In Edmonton, Radon is a gas and a byproduct of uranium decay. Since it i

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas found in soil and rock throughout Canada. Because it is colorless and odorless, radon can accumulate indoors without detection. Health Canada estimates that radon exposure contributes to more than 3,200 lung cancer deaths each year, making it the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. Contrary to popular belief, radon is not limited to older homes. Modern energy-efficient construction can actually increase radon accum