I didn't realize that radon was such a harmful gas in Utah. I looked up California's radon levels and it looks like there are low levels of radon found. I would have never thought to look up radon levels, but given the quick google search, I will be ordering a radon test to do in my household. I don't think the Youtube video is a great campaign to educate about radon. It is a much more important tool, and the youtube video seemed like a more boring video campaign. It looks like Los Angeles and parts of central California could benefit from a radon campaign. Unless people were to take this class, I don't know of many people who would understand the effects of radon on the health of our community. It is important to provide this education through commercials, the news, and our schools so we understand the health effects of such exposure.
Hi Tina,
ReplyDeletei agree with you the public need to learn about what radon is and how harmful it is to our health. Spreading the word through local sources such as news and commercial are great ways to bring about awareness. I am glad that California have low radon levels. From my research it looks like keeping your house well ventilated are a good way to get rid of radon.
I think it would be beneficial to create awareness campaigns via commercials, news, and education at schools too. I agree, I do not think the general public would be aware of this toxic gas if they did take this environmental class. Even my other environmental classes I took in undergrad didn't talk about this issue. More education and awareness needs to be made on a national scale.
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