Comments on: Understanding Radon http://wellwire.com/health/cancer-health/understanding-radon WellWire is a holistic community with articles and advice from naturopathic physicians, acupuncturists and featured guest writers. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:55:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Dr. Orna Izakson http://wellwire.com/health/cancer-health/understanding-radon/comment-page-1#comment-6146 Dr. Orna Izakson Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:52:06 +0000 http://www.wellwire.com/?p=4031#comment-6146 Great question, Gibran! The technology for testing counter tops isn't perfect, and usually any emissions are very low. But some granite definitely can emit radon, at levels people may find unacceptable. Here's a great New York Times article on the subject: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/garden/24granite.html. And here's what the US Environmental Protection Agency has to say: http://iaq.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/iaq.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=5103. Still, most radon exposure is what seeps through cracks in basement foundations. There’s no question that granite is beautiful, but mining practices are seldom green. If you’re planning (or just dreaming of) a kitchen upgrade, consider more sustainable options. Here’s a great resource list: http://greenhomeguide.com/know-how/article/choosing-kitchen-countertops-our-top-picks. Great question, Gibran!

The technology for testing counter tops isn’t perfect, and usually any emissions are very low. But some granite definitely can emit radon, at levels people may find unacceptable.

Here’s a great New York Times article on the subject: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/07/24/garden/24granite.html.

And here’s what the US Environmental Protection Agency has to say: http://iaq.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/iaq.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=5103.

Still, most radon exposure is what seeps through cracks in basement foundations.

There’s no question that granite is beautiful, but mining practices are seldom green. If you’re planning (or just dreaming of) a kitchen upgrade, consider more sustainable options. Here’s a great resource list: http://greenhomeguide.com/know-how/article/choosing-kitchen-countertops-our-top-picks.

]]> By: Dr. Gibran Ramos http://wellwire.com/health/cancer-health/understanding-radon/comment-page-1#comment-6144 Dr. Gibran Ramos Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:33:32 +0000 http://www.wellwire.com/?p=4031#comment-6144 Thank you for researching and writing this article. Very informative and I am ordering my test kit today! Is there radon emitted from granite counter tops? Thank you for researching and writing this article. Very informative and I am ordering my test kit today!

Is there radon emitted from granite counter tops?

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