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FAQ's about Environment
What kinds of malformations have been noticed, and how widespread is the problem?
What should I do if tests show elevated radon levels in my home?
What research is being conducted to address the acid drainage problem?
Why should we care about these dramatic declines, deformities, and disappearances plaguing many amphibian populations around the world?
How does radon get into buildings?
What can be done to prevent or clean up mine drainage?
Does the USGS monitor global warming?
Should I be concerned about radon in my house?
Are there regulatory limits for safe levels of elements in our environment?
How does mine drainage occur?
Why is radon considered a health hazard?
What is mine drainage?
What is the U.S. Geological Survey's responsibility related to mining and the environment?
Where can I obtain information about radon in my area?
Could you provide me with information on the problems in the Salton Sea?
What problems are associated with mine drainage?
Why can't we use zebra mussels' filtering abilities to our advantage by using them to help clean our water? Are they edible? Can zebra mussels be of benefit to humans in any way?
What is Radon?
What elements are harmful to living organisms and how do they get into our environment?
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