Suki's article on heat reduction reminded me of some studies I've been
reading on energy efficient light bulbs, and how they may not turn out
to be quite as benign as we think they are.

How to dispose of them safely:
<http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-506347/An-energy-saving-bulb-gone--evacuate-room-now.html>


Scientific American: "are they dangerous"
<http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=are-compact-fluorescent-lightbulbs-dangerous>

The Telegraph from the UK:
<http://www.telegraph.co.uk/health/8462626/Energy-saving-light-bulbs-contain-cancer-causing-chemicals.html>

I've decided not to use them for as long as I can avoid them!

Sherry

[Posted in FML 7127]