Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer next to smoking. According to the Canadian Cancer Society, 16 per cent of lung cancer deaths are related to Radon; this relates to approximately 3,000 deaths per year in Canada alone. Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that is colourless, odorless, and tasteless. Radon is formed from the breakdown of uranium and radium, and is largely located in soil, rock and water where it can be released into the atmosphere (including…