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Background InformationRadon, an odorless, colorless, radioactive gas, is the leading cause of lung cancer deaths among nonsmokers in the nation. Colorado ranks seventh in the nation for highest potential radon risk; 50% of Colorado homes have radon levels that should be mitigated. Low-cost radon test kits are available online and in home-improvement stores. For low-income families, the cost of…

Background InformationHeavy metals such as lead are naturally found in soil. Other sources include industrial and mining sites, living near major highways, and homes built before 1978 with chipping or peeling paint. Children under age 3 and pregnant people are at the highest risk of health impacts from lead exposure. The historic Five Points neighborhood is one of Denver's most diverse and…

Background Information Environmental justice is a growing priority in the state of Colorado. The Colorado Environmental Justice Act defines disproportionately impacted communities and directs state efforts to address environmental justice. The Colorado EnviroScreen tool supports the Environmental Justice Act by identifying communities affected by cumulative environmental burdens, otherwise known…