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Radon Side Effects
Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas that can be found in homes. It is naturally created from the decay of radioactive materials in the soil and water, and it typically enters homes through...
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The Effects of Radon in Humans
Radon is a radioactive gas that is produced by the natural breakdown of uranium in soil, rock and water. Radon is a proven carcinogenic and is one of the main causes of lung cancer in the United...
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Ill Effects From Radon
The radioactive element radon can cause lung cancer and other respiratory ailments. In the gas form, it is colorless and odorless. Radon forms when the radioactive element uranium breaks down. Radon...
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What Are the Effects of Radon Exposure?
Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that leaks out of the ground due to the decay of the elements radium and uranium, natural substances that are found in the earth's crust. According to the...
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How to Train for Spill Cleanup
Toxic spills are a threat to human and environmental health. Spills are often considered an emergency, and cleanup efforts are encouraged by holding the responsible party liable and through funding...
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Dangers Caused by Dynamite Fishing
Dynamite fishing, also called blast fishing, is a method used by some fishermen to kill or stun large numbers of fish for ease of harvesting. Industrial-grade dynamite, homemade devices, such as bottle...
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How to Make Sunscreen From Lettuce
The sun is a natural source of Vitamin D, but can be equally as damaging as it is beneficial for your health. Skin damage caused by too much sun exposure can be irreversible and cause health conditions...
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Consequences of Illegal Dumping
Cities and towns across the country have waged a fight against illegal dumping for generations, even long before the environment became a primary concern. When trash, unwanted items and other junk wind...
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Why Are Bees Important to the Survival of Man?
In a 1976 Handbook from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, writer S. E. McGregor states, "...it appears that perhaps one-third of our total diet is dependent, directly or indirectly, upon...
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Needs of a Crayfish Tank
Crayfish are crustaceans that come in colors ranging from yellow, green, brown, blue and red. They look like small lobsters or shrimp that have claws. Crayfish inhabit fresh water rivers and streams...
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Bathroom Safety Handle Installation Kits
Many falls occur in the bathroom when people slip on a wet floor, attempt to get in and out of a bathtub or shower or use the toilet. Grab bars can be installed strategically in the bathroom to reduce...
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What Are Non-Toxic Ways to Kill Houseflies?
House flies are commonly found in areas where people reside because they are attracted to food scrapes, garbage and other waste. While typically just a nuisance, House flies are capable of transmitting...
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How to Convert the Noise Criteria to Decibels
Heating and ventilation systems in school classrooms produced background noise up to 100 times the recommended levels, according to a 1999 study conducted for the Florida Department of Education....
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Why Use a Reconditioned Coolant?
Many limited and renewable resources can be recycled to reduce the strain on existing supplies. Lumber may be reclaimed and used to build new structures. Rubber from used tires can become shoe soles....
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Methods for Killing Mosquitoes
Mosquitoes can turn into a nuisance when a breeding area is nearby. These insects are known to carry potentially fatal diseases such as malaria and West Nile Virus. They are also the cause of...
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How Does the Sun Affect the Clouds?
The topic of the sun's effect on clouds has been hotly debated among the world's leading climate scientists. According to Henrik Svensmark, "A link between the Sun, cosmic rays, aerosols, and...
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How to Size an Incinerator
A popular solution for waste management in many areas, incineration causes the combustion of trash to reduce its size for landfills and can even generate electricity from the released heat. However, it...
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According to the Environmental Protection Agency, mold in homes is associated with health effects such as respiratory problems including asthma and allergy symptoms. While the EPA recognizes the...
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How to Calculate the THW Index
High humidity can make the outdoors feel warmer and exacerbate allergic reactions. At the same time, high winds can make a warm day feel cooler than the reported temperature. By calculating the...
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Things Not to Pour Down Drains
You can pour many substances down your drain, but they don't just disappear and cause you no problems in the future. That water and whatever else you sent into the pipes will be processed and returned...
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