Shedding Light on the Human Cost of CFLs
Governments around the world are trying to phase out incandescent bulbs and are creating legislation that requires consumers to purchase only energy-efficient light bulbs such as CFLs or LEDs to light their houses, businesses and factories.
At first glance, it appears to be a great plan. But while these compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) or “green” light bulbs might be good for the environment, they are not so good for people’s health – if they are broken. CFL bulbs only function because of a small amount of mercury inside …
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