New Guidelines Target Radon in New Homes as Health Risks Gain Attention
Regulatory and public health bodies are updating building standards to address a growing concern about radon in new homes, a radioactive gas that can accumulate indoors and is linked to lung cancer. The shift follows decades of research showing that while radon occurs naturally from soil and rock, modern construction methods can trap it inside living spaces. The new emphasis means builders, homeowners, and local authorities are being asked to adopt testing and mitigation mea