‘Green’ Bulbs Release Toxins, Carginogens

Paging Stephen Colbert : There’s apparently a new reason to be wary of energy-saving lightbulbs. In a new report, scientists in Germany warn that compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) emit carcinogenic chemicals and toxins—including phenol, naphthalene, and styrene—when turned on, resulting in what one scientists describes as “electrical smog.” Because…

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‘Green’ Bulbs Release Toxins, Carginogens

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