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ActionOnRadon

@ActionOnRadon

Twitter page for Canadian Radon Action Campaign to educate on radon and its health effects.

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takeactiononradon.ca
Joined October 2013
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CARST@RadonInfo6 Jul 2023
New Brunswick recently released their housing strategy congrats to Minister Green on addressing the importance of testing and mitigating #radon to ensure safe housing. www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/…
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24 per cent of Hanover homes tested above Health Canada guidelines for radon steinbachonline.com/articles…
24 per cent of Hanover homes tested above Health Canada guidelines for radon

24 per cent of Hanover homes tested above Health Canada guidelines for radon

Nearly one-quarter of all homes in Hanover that were tested for radon this winter, exceeded Health Canada's guidelines. Pam Warkentin is Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Radon...

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Join oncologist and cancer patient Dr. Khoo, FHS associate professor Anne-Marie Nicol, and others in Victoria, BC Apr 12-16 to discuss the latest research re: radon testing and mitigation in your home. #radon #research #CARST2023 cc @RadonInfo kamloopsbcnow.com/watercoole…
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Kelowna and Central Okanagan News & Information

After a routine health exam, a Kelowna oncologist at BC Cancer was diagnosed with stage one lung cancer in March 2020.  Dr. Kong Khoo quickly discovered that the culprit was long-term exposure to...

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Hearing about #radon and what to learn more?We can make it easy for you. Find out how to test, fix and why radon is important for your #health. #TakeActiononRadon takeactiononradon.ca/learn/
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Check out frequently asked #radon questions, with Health Canada's Roshini Kassie. For more information go to takeactiononradon.ca instagram.com/reel/CljSanDgp…
Les questions les plus fréquemment posées sur le radon sur internet avec Mathieu Brossard. Pour en savoir plus, visitez OccupeToiDuRadon.ca instagram.com/reel/CljRFk5OO…

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Des nouvelles sur le radon pour votre province? Votre communautés participe-t-elle au « Défi des 100 kits de dépistage du radon » ? Trouverez des informations ici DÉPISTER LE RADON Le dépistage de...

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C-NRPP@cnrpp_radon1 Dec 2022
Check out a new blog in #radon and #energyefficiency. ncceh.ca/content/blog/focus-…
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Homeowners across the country have been asking for support to offset the cost of reducing radon in their homes. Some provinces and regions are offering grants that help cover the costs of radon mitigation for families. prn.to/3GzaNwS
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@LungNsPei14 Nov 2022
Radon Fact #3: #DYK the best time to test for radon gas is during the heating months? The highest radon levels are generally found during the winter when our homes are sealed more tightly than during the summer months. Learn more here: lungnspei.ca/radon-awareness
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BCREA has updated its Radon for REALTORS® Course, in which REALTORS® can deepen their understanding of #radon and how it relates to the real estate transaction. Find more information here: bcrea.bc.ca/practice-tips/ti… #TakeActiononRadon #RadonActionMonth #EverybodysTalkingAboutRadon
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November is #RadonAwarenessMonth Did you know? ▪️ Radon is an invisible radioactive gas that can be found in elevated levels in homes across Canada ▪️ Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers ▪️ Radon testing is easy to do Learn more: takeactiononradon.ca/
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Should you test your home for #radon? Yes!! Radon is a radioactive gas that is in your home and is the leading cause of lung cancer in non-smokers. ow.ly/UmRf50LmQ29 #TakeActionOnRadon
Test your home for radon today! A long-term (3-month) test during the fall/winter is the most accurate way to test for radon.

ALT Test your home for radon today! A long-term (3-month) test during the fall/winter is the most accurate way to test for radon.

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Happy European Radon Day 2022! This year's topic is Radon and #IoT. Have a lovely radon day. #ERD2022RnIoT
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Jamie Moses@jmoses_mla3 Nov 2022
November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer for non-smokers? Visit takeactiononradon.ca for info on how to test and mitigate for radon.
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#PlantobeHere Test for #radon now to know and reduce your radon exposure, reducing your family's future risk of lung cancer. See the statement from the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, our Minister of Health about #RadonActionMonth. #TakeActiononRadon canada.ca/en/health-canada/n…
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Testez le #radon maintenant pour connaître et réduire votre exposition au radon, réduisant ainsi le risque futur de cancer du poumon de votre famille. Voir la déclaration de l'honorable Jean-Yves Duclos, notre ministre de la Santé. canada.ca/fr/sante-canada/no…
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Radon is a radioactive gas that is found in every home in Canada, the question is how much. High levels of radon put your family at risk. Take action today and test your home for radon. ow.ly/XWoI50Ls8ih
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November is #RadonActionMonth and several communities in BC are taking on the @ActionOnRadon Test Kit challenge! ✔️Check to see if you are eligible for a FREE radon test kit: ow.ly/Rxl950LqcO3
Figure with percentages of homes tested with Radon levels above 200 Becquerel per cubic metre in Canada.

ALT Figure with percentages of homes tested with Radon levels above 200 Becquerel per cubic metre in Canada.

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@LungNsPei1 Nov 2022
On November 22, we will be hosting the Virtual Atlantic Radon Workshop with the New Brunswick Lung Association. This event, sponsored by @FantechNA and Health Canada, will feature speakers from across the Atlantic region talking about radon gas. #RadonActionMonth
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It is NOVEMBER and time to get ready for winter. Get your RADON test today. takeactiononradon.ca/test-fo… #RadonActionMonth #TakeActionOnRadon #WinterChecklist
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