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035 _a(Sirsi) u38407
041 _aeng
100 _aPearce, F.
245 _aRadiation threat that hits home
260 _c1990
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490 _aIndependent on Sunday
_v29 April 1990, 42-23(2)
520 _aThe NRPB is concerned that radon gas leaking from rock beneath the earth`s surface poses just as serious a threat as radiation leaking from nuclear power stations. This article examines how gas can seep through the ground and become trapped in houses - especially those built on granite in south-west England. Recent research indicates the problem may be more widespread, and looks at ways of preventing the gas from entering homes.
690 _aENVIRONMENTAL AND LAND CONSULTANCY
942 _n0
948 _c04/03/1997
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