In Pennsylvania, 39.1% of radon test results were at or above the action level recommended by the Environmental Protect Agency, according to the American Lung Association’s “State of Lung ...

What to do if your home has high levels of radon Do-it-yourself home radon tests are widely available at home improvement retailers and hardware stores, Lewis said. Pa. DEP officials also plan to give ...

Officials say the system is relatively easy and affordable to install. Contact the Pennsylvania radon program online or at 1-800-237-2366 for a list of certified professionals.

In a report done by the American Lung Association, 39.1% of homes tested in Pennsylvania exceeded the action level of 4 pCi/L. "Radon levels appear at dangerous levels in too many homes.

A new map has revealed that up to 25 percent of Americans live in areas where radon levels are considered unsafe by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Radon is a radioactive gas that has ...

According to the EPA, radon is responsible for an estimated 21,000 lung cancer deaths every year in the U.S., and radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking.

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In Pennsylvania, roughly 40% of homes are estimated to have levels of radon above the EPA’s health guideline, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is urging residents to test their homes for radon during Radon Action Month, highlighting the serious health risks ...

(WHTM) – Pennsylvania students and advocates are calling on lawmakers to take action against Radon. Radon is an odorless and invisible radioactive gas naturally released from rocks, soil, and ...

To take action, Senate Bill 1328 was introduced in September. If passed it would require all Pennsylvania schools to test for Radon, at least once every five years.