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Iowa faces radon danger as homes seal in exposure
Iowa researchers warn indoor air quality worsens with energy efficient, tightly sealed homes. A Pleasant Hill resident recorded 6.9 picoequivalents per liter, higher than the 4.0 considered dangerous, and underwent cancer treatment years after radon exposure. Local advocates push for testing, mitigation, and stronger codes as states move to require radon awareness and action.
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Environmental Protection Agency
Iowa
Bill Field
University of Iowa
Field
Institute of Medicine
Mark Mitchell
Iowa City
Mitchell
Ruby Perin
Michigan
Minnesota
Maryland
New Jersey
Oregon
Washington
Johnson and Muscatine
Muscatine
Coralville
North Liberty
Iowa Radon Coalition
Paul McLaughlin
Legal
Angela Tin
American Lung Association
Illinois