Name: J Miller
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Question:
What exactly is radon pollution? I heard many people talking about it, but I
cannot figure out what it is.
Replies:
Radon is a radioactive gas that seeps up from the earth and can collect in
caves or basements. It is the natural product of radium decay, not an
industrial pollutant. Breathing it can be harmful since the lungs are fairly
sensitive to radioactivity, and it could cause lung disease. It is a good
idea to ventilate your basement and seal any cracks in basement floors or
walls. For more information, write to R. Woods at the address listed in the
note called "free government information catalog". Send a check for 50 cents
and request Publication Number 329A "Home Buyer's Guide to Environmental
Hazards".
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