Annan, Charlotte

Radon Risks in the Rare Earth Industry: A Critical Review of Exposure Pathways, Health Impacts and Policy Gaps

Annan, Charlotte · Advances in Research · 2025

The accelerating demand for rare earth elements (REEs) to fuel clean energy and high-tech industries has sparked a resurgence in mining and processing activities worldwide. While the strategic and economic significance of REEs is well recognized, the radiological hazards associat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/air/2025/v26i41425

Geochemical Controls on Radon Mobility in Soils: Implications for Environmental Risk Assessments

Annan, Charlotte, Naitam, Asmita & Nwakego, Joan · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2025

Background: Radon-222 (²²²Rn) is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that poses a significant health hazard when it accumulates indoors. While traditional models emphasize uranium content, emerging evidence suggests that soil geochemistry plays a critical role in radon mobility...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jsrr/2025/v31i63172