This month’s question was what is radon? Radon is a chemical element that occurs as a radioactive gas. It occurs naturally in the air, where it is mostly harmless, but can accumulate in buildings and cause health problems. Long-term exposure to radon can cause lung cancer.
Find out all about radon, as well as how to test for and mitigate it in your own house by checking out the article: Blackwell, Amy Hackney. "Radon." Gale Environmental Studies Online Collection, Gale, 2024. Gale In Context: Environmental Studies
Gale In Context: Environmental Studies is one of our databases. Gale In Context: Environmental Studies is updated daily with news, reference materials, academic journals, videos, and more. This resource offers nearly 400 authoritative resources across the science, social studies, and humanities curriculum, including Water Privatization, Ecotourism, Air Pollution, Green Economy, and more. Find it on the library’s Research & Homework page under “G” and access it with your library card.
