Arctic Populations May be Exposed to Cancer-causing Radon as Permafrost Melts

New study have revealed that thawing of permafrost as a result of climate change, exposes Arctic populations to high concentrations of radon which can cause lung cancer. Permafrost has historically been acting as a barrier that prevents the dangers of radon gas.

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