Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFLs) : Issues with Use and Disposal.

Examines energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), smaller equivalents to fluorescent tubes. Discusses reasons why CFL sales have increased dramatically in the past two years, concerns that have arisen regarding their use and disposal, and some media reports that have exaggerated the...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service, ProQuest (Firm)
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : [publisher not identified], 2008.
Series:	U.S. Congressional Research.
Subjects:	Mass media. Refuse and refuse disposal. Energy conservation. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book

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Summary:	Examines energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs), smaller equivalents to fluorescent tubes. Discusses reasons why CFL sales have increased dramatically in the past two years, concerns that have arisen regarding their use and disposal, and some media reports that have exaggerated the potential danger associated with the mercury in CFLs.
Item Description:	Record is based on bibliographic data in ProQuest U.S. Congressional Research Digital Collection (last viewed Dec. 2010). Reuse except for individual research requires license from ProQuest, LLC. CRS Report. Electronic resource.
Physical Description:	1 online resource.