Inaugural Editorial

A group of researchers, professionals and members of regulatory bodies, all of them experts in radon protection, started the European Radon Association (ERA) 7 years ago. The first meeting was held in the city of Boullion, a radon-prone area in Belgium. ERA was founded by 33 individuals and a few private companies. Thanks to the enthusiasm of its members and the interest of the radon community, ERA is nowadays a respectful body on radon in Europe, and it is being considered by individuals and institutions as the reference association for radon issues on the continent.