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Low Energy Light Bulbs

Low Energy Light Bulbs in the News

"Low Energy Light Bulbs - Savers or Wasters?"

A special feature by Dave Mulligan

 
 

I've added this page because a number of concerned articles are emerging in the news about CFLs - Dave Mulligan 5/1/08


BBC News 5/1/08 Low-energy bulb disposal warning

The Environment Agency has called for more information to be made available on the health and environmental risks posed by low-energy light bulbs. 
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BBC News 4/1/08 Low-energy bulbs 'worsen rashes' 

Up to 100,000 people in the UK with certain skin conditions could suffer painful reactions when exposed to light from low energy lightbulbs.
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BBC News 2/1/08 Low-energy bulbs "cause migraine"

The Migraine Action Association says members have told them how fluorescent bulbs have led to attacks. 
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BBC News 27/9/07 Switch off for traditional bulbs

The "trigger" story!
Plans to phase out the traditional lightbulb by 2011 have been announced by Environment Secretary Hilary Benn.
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Financial Post (Canada) 28/4/07 The CFL mercury nightmare

When Brandy Bridges of Ellsworth, Maine, accidentally broke a CFL the ensuing nightmare involved a cleanup cost of over US$2,000 - which didn't include the costs of frayed nerves and risks to health!

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