Do your counters glow in the dark?
July 28, 2008
Here’s a kinda gloomy thought: You work and save and rack up multimonths of angst and near-bankruptcy to give your kitchen one of those homeshow makeovers…only to discover that you’ve got your very own Manhattan Project.
Read a story in the old grey lady about the increasing tendency of granite countertops, especially the really unusually beautiful ones, to emit not only radon but also radiation. Turns out they can contain stuff like uranium, and the EPA is getting a tad concerned. My favorite quote from the article: “It’s not that all granite is dangerous, but I’ve seen a few that might heat up your Cheerios a little.”
Imagine: Now you can cook your steak right on the counter! And when it’s done, don’t light those candles; just turn off the lights and eat by the romantic light of your kitchen countertops. Look at all the energy you’ll save!
Gee. Kinda gives “green living” a whole new meaning, doesn’t it?