Radon

Radon is a naturally occurring gas produced by radioactive decay of uranium, found in measurable quantities in most rocks and soils in Nova Scotia. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer, behind smoking.

For a further description of the radon problem and how our map was created click here.

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