This activity page has been developed as an educational resource to enhance awareness and understanding of radon and its impact on environmental health. It is designed to support families, schools, and communities by providing accessible information and engaging activities that highlight the sources, risks, and prevention methods associated with radon exposure. Through this resource, we aim to foster informed discussions, promote preventive actions, and encourage safer, healthier living environments.

 
Christine Kelly 2024, Radon Child Activity Page, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno

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Economic Development. In Status of Tribes and Climate Change Report (D. Marks-Marino (ed.)
The chapter reviews economic development issues & opportunities that Tribes face in the age of climate change. It includes summaries pertaining to Tribal histories & trauma, harmful federal policies & subsequent land tenure issues, & the surge of economic sovereignty through rene...
 Singletary, L., Clow, S., Connoly M., Marks-Marino, D., Samoy, A., & Stout, S. 2021, Status of Tribes and Climate Change Report (D. Marks-Marino (ed.). Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals.
Tribes and Indigenous Peoples
Climate change threatens Indigenous peoples' livelihood & economies, including agriculture, hunting & gathering, fishing, forestry, energy, recreation, & tourism enterprises. The economies rely on, but face institutional barriers to their self-determined management of water, land...
 Jantarasami, L.C., Novak, R., Delgado, R., Marino, E., McNeeley, S., Narducci, C., Singletary, L., Raymond-Yakoubian, J., & Rowys Whyte, K. 2018, Reidmiller, D.R., C.W. Avery, D.R. Easterling, K.E. Kunkel, K.L.M. Lewis, T.K. Maycock, & B.C. Stewart (Eds.), Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the United States: Fourth National Climate Assessment, Volume II. Washington, DC: US Global Change Research Program, pp. 570–594.
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Eating Cactus: Prickly Pear for Food
Documentation about prickly pear fruit such as harvesting and preparing, prickly pear pads, nutrition, and recipes.
 Bishop, C., and McMurray, B. 2016, Extension, University of Nevada, Reno, FS-16-09
Horticultural Business Opportunities in Lincoln County, Nevada
This special publication contains in-depth information on landscaping trees that grow in Lincoln County and native shrubs, wildflowers, cacti and vines that could be produced for landscaping. Learn through detailed tables that indicate the location and zone and list the botanical...
 Gatzke, H. 2007, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, SP-07-17
Nevada Consumers Willing to Pay More for “Nevada Grown” Labeled Native Plants
Appearance attributes are conveyed to the consumer through physical aspects of the product, such as color, size, and uniformity; while experience attributes are conveyed only through consumption or use of the product, such as the product's taste.
 Cowee, M. and Curtis, K. 2007, Extension | University of Nevada, Reno, FS-07-17
 

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Nevada Radon Education Program

The Nevada Radon Education Program is funded through a grant from the EPA to educate Nevadans about the health risk posed by elevated levels of radon in the home. The Extension program offers literature, educational presentations and low-cost radon test kits in many county Extension and partner offices.