CFL

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Rush Limbaugh Encourages Listeners to Go Organic

Posted by Michael Searcy ⋅ March 30, 2009 ⋅ 3 Comments

In his Monday broadcast, talk radio host Rush Limbaugh, quoting from a N.Y. Times article, related the story of a woman who was unhappy with the inexpensive compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs she had purchased at the local Costco. Apparently some were non-functional right out of the box, others failed within a few hours, all … Continue reading →

Aren’t compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs dangerous?

Posted by Michael Searcy ⋅ February 8, 2009 ⋅ 7 Comments

Yes and no. Compact fluorescent light bulbs, commonly referred to as CFL bulbs, do contain mercury, which is a hazardous material. However, the amount is very small and is less than the amount used in standard linear fluorescent bulbs which have been in use in homes, businesses, and schools for decades. Two-thirds of the CFL … Continue reading →