Comments on: Question of the Week: What have you done to protect your home against radon?

By: Tim

Tim — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 04:37:19 +0000

Very few homes here in So Cal have basements due to the earthquake issues so radon is not as much of a problem but it is still important to test since it is such a serious issue. There is more info on testing procedures

By: Louetta

Louetta — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 19:37:39 +0000

Aluminum foil in your underwear? That is an interesting solution. What about airport security? Why don’t you just get a radon dection system installed. That might be more comfortable. Seems like the foil would be irritating as well as noisy.

By: Larry Moyer

Larry Moyer — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:18:17 +0000

I have lived in my house for 35 years. My wife has lived with me
for the past 20 years. She has never smoked and has just been
diagnosed with lung cancer. We had the house checked for
radon and it was at a 7.8. We asked the Dr. if her cancer was
caused by radon and he stated that there was no way they could
tell for sure. If thats the case, how do they come up with the
number of deaths due to radon induced lung cancer at 21,000.
or any other number.

By: Tanel

Tanel — Sun, 02 Aug 2009 01:03:29 +0000

I wrap my underwear in aluminum foil to diflect radioactive particles. The crinkling is kind of noisy but it works!

Tanel Saar

By: Jessi

Jessi — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:06:35 +0000

I live in the Northeast. While opening windows might work in warmer climates, it isn’t going to fly in mid-winter. Ventilation is key. So, I bought an Inline Radon Fan for my home. My health is definitely worth $167.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 20:38:25 +0000

Just found this site and am not impressed. As I recall there are numerous studies of Radon in the Scandanavian countries that show radon exposure in the homes does not increase the risk of cancer. There are studies that do show a correlation. However, here we are again regulating and scaring people jsut because there is a chance of something happening. Well Bruce is correct by pointing out the fatal vehicle crashes. If radon is such a concern, why aren’t we mitigating vehicles to prevent deaths, e.g., we all drive tank-like vehicles, or we don’t drive at all. Get a grip people and realize groups like EPA, Greenpeace, EWG, EDF only get funding by scaring the general public. They believe all industry work is biased, but their’s is just as if not more biased than industry.

By: Mel

Mel — Sat, 07 Feb 2009 16:45:24 +0000

One has to wonder if Bruce swims without a wetsuit in the dead of a Minnesota winter just because he is less likely to die from hypothermia than from a car accident.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 21:56:45 +0000

From the realm of radiation protection – Open windows peridically, not only does it let the radon out, but it ventillates the other air irritants that accumulate over time. If you keep your home airtight, there is no where for the radon to go so it accumulates. The more likely the region is to have radon problems, the more open air time is needed. “It’s not rocket science.”

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 03 Feb 2009 13:36:30 +0000

The question of the week has been posted for nearly a month. Way to hit the ground running on the new evironmental adjenda. What are tou waiting for, the proceeds of some new “Blog Tax” to start rolling in?

By: S Paul (India)

S Paul (India) — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 14:20:16 +0000

Why think of radiation protection only at homes? what about work places and during travels? Since the exposure can not be avoided every where why not spend some time daily in radiation free rooms at home or in radiation free parlours?