In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at what's behind a new ban on compact fluorescent light bulbs, and ...

All fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury, a highly persistent and toxic chemical that is accumulating at dangerous levels in humans, fish, and wildlife throughout the United States. SUNY College of ...

In 2023, the Government of Canada estimated there were around 100 million lamps containing mercury sold in Canada over the ...

The act prohibits sales of most fluorescent bulbs, joining nine other states in the transition to energy-efficient LED ...

A problem with compact fluorescent (CFL) bulbs is that people are discarding them in the trash with their garbage carrier. I have mentioned this to several people but they don’t seem to want to be ...

There's an old joke about the number of people it takes to change a light bulb. But because the newer energy-efficient kinds contain tiny amounts of mercury, the hard part now may be getting rid of ...

There's been a big push lately for homeowners to start using more energy efficient light bulbs called compact fluorescent lights. They're the coiled-shaped bulbs that cost between $10 and $20 and use ...

Energy-saving light bulbs were at the centre of a fresh health scare last night after researchers claimed they can release potentially harmful amounts of mercury if broken. Levels of toxic vapour ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. A recycling bin at Maine Hardware in Portland, filled with compact ...

Light bulbs have changed a lot in the past 20 years, and many states are now banning CFL varieties from being sold. Here's ...

When is a $10 light bulb worth the money? Perhaps when it lasts 45 years and pays for itself in electricity in a year. That’s the trade-off shoppers will have to ponder as a range of new, ...