Re: Radon Information

[Vincent.King@DOEGJPO.COM (Vincent King)]

     I find it interesting that one of the physicians providing much of 
     the original research on radon and lung cancer for Colorado Plateau 
     miners (who lives in the area) feels the EPA limit for radon levels 
     in homes, which is based largely upon his work, is far too 
     conservative.  His recommendation is that the limit be set no lower 
     than 20 pCi/L, rather than 4 pCi/L.  Of course, EPA ignores him on 
     this: they know better how to interpret his research than he does, 
     I suppose. 
     
     Vincent King
     vincent.king@doegjpo.com


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Subject: Radon Information
Author:  Joe Provost <provost@mhd1.moorhead.msus.edu> at Internet
Date:    1/22/99 8:03 AM


In light of the current thread of how to find information, I ask this
question with some trepidation.

I am teaching a chemistry for non-majors course, and while I am the RSO at
my University (15 official days a year) I am not a HP. I have a simple
questions for you.  What are the current thoughts on actual dangers of
radon in the home?

 I understand there is a plenitude of sources but when you teach 5 classes,
conduct research and try to do the additional duties time is limited.  Help
in this area would be greatly appreciated.  Most text books discuss the
chemistry of radon and not the true potential danger to the gas and it's
daughters.  Much of this class has a fear of radiation and radon and
irradiation of food are very negative high risk subjects for them.

Joe Provost
Dept of Chemistry
Moorhead State University
Moorhead MN 56563
218-287-5085


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