Molds are simple, microscopic organisms (fungi) whose purpose in the ecosystem is to break down organic materials and dead organisms in the environment…
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Radon is a gas that cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted, but it may be a problem in your home. Radon is estimated to cause up to twenty-thousand deaths per year…
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Once highly valued as an insulator, contractors used asbestos insulation and building products during constuction up until about the 1970’s. Asbestos was…
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Many houses and apartments built before 1978 have paint that contains lead (called lead-based paint). Lead from paint, chips, and dust can pose serious health…
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