Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer in Canada for nonsmokers, as the radioactive gas can build up to hazardous levels indoors.

  • nyan@lemmy.cafe
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    1 year ago

    It can happen everywhere, but there is at least one case in Canada where the radon is coming from uranium mine tailings rather than just being there naturally. It’s been in the news in northeastern Ontario on and off for months now.