In July, the New York Times reported on a woman in Teaneck, New Jersey, who discovered that her granite countertops were emitting radiation at levels 10 times higher than those measured elsewhere in the house. This got me thinking about homes in Chino Hills where many of us have granite counter tops so I've followed the story a bit longer. Since then I've found two stories that may ease any fears you may have, but that also could give you cause to buy a Geiger counter and check.
On August 5th, Dr. Richard Toohey, President of the Health Physics Society criticized the article in a letter to the New York Times and published a scientific paper rebutting the methods used and discussed in the article. Doctor Joseph Mercola of Mercola.com wrote on the topic as well. Although he minimized the risk as well, he suggests spending $150 or so to at least measure the radiation coming from your counters, especially if they are of an exotic nature. Take a look. You decide.
Read the story New York Times Story | Posted August 15, 2008
Read the story Health Physics Society | Posted August 15, 2008
Read the story Mercola.com | Posted August 15, 2008
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