The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and other federal agencies have joined forces to reduce exposure to radon, one of the leading causes of lung cancer. According to the environmental agency, radon exposure causes some 21,000 lung cancer deaths each year and is the second leading cause of the disease in the United States.
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Download NowThrough the Federal Radon Action Plan, agencies will demonstrate the importance of radon risk reduction, address finance and incentive issues regarding testing and mitigation, and build demand for services from industry professionals. According to EPA, “the plan will help spur greater action in the marketplace, create jobs in the private sector, and significantly reduce exposure to radon.”
Specific steps described in the plan include:
- Incorporating radon testing and mitigation into federal programs,
- Launching an outreach initiative to educate families about the risks,
- Investing in new standards and updating codes, and
- Establishing incentives that drive testing and mitigation in the private and public sectors.
Learn more about the federal radon plan at www.epa.gov/radon/action_plan.html.