CR3 introduces "The Radon Rivals,” a new gang to fight radon gas

Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction Introduces Radon Rivals

"The idea actually came from my nephew who told me that kids need environmental superheroes that 'they' can relate to."                                 —Jacquelyn Nixon, CR3 Marketing Director

WATERLOO, Ill., Sept. 30, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One of the world's most important environmental threats, Radon Gas, has always been a challenge for lung cancer awareness. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), 1 in 5 schools has radon levels that require action and are potentially harmful to health. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers, and it is the cause of approximately 21,000 deaths per year in the U.S. alone.

Reducing radon in indoor environments is a sound strategy for lowering the overall population risk of lung cancer. Many child care programs are in residential settings or public spaces (schools, churches, community centers). A considerable proportion of these are at ground level or in basements where radon levels tend to be higher.

By using a group of positive characters called the "Radon Rivals" from the land of "Biome" Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction (CR3) is announcing an innovative way to educate children about the risks of radon gas. Each character has a positive role in fighting the villain named "Thoron."

"Our goal is to engage the imagination of children and get them to support environmental causes and also, provide solutions to the issue." says Jacquelyn Nixon, CR3 Marketing Director. "The idea actually came from my nephew who told me that kids need environmental superheroes that 'they' can relate to."

"Taking a subject like radon and making it exciting has always been a challenge, says Gloria Linnertz, CR3 Founder and President. "But in this time of COVID-19 and the controversy about masks, we found a fun way of providing education to children and adults, encouraging radon testing and mitigation and, spotlight an environmental cause worthy of their concern while choosing their own superhero!"

The September CR3 News Magazine is dedicated to radon, schools, and child health equity. Read More

Source: Citizens for Radioactive Radon Reduction