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Light Bulb Ban: Traditional Spotlights and Some Halogens Are Next
The incandescent light bulb ban in the EU came into effect on September 1, 2009. Now the European Commission is planning to expand the ban to include traditional spotlights and some kinds of halogen downlighters,... Light Bulbs Phased Out in EU Starting September
The European Union will phase out incandescent light bulbs form Europe starting September 1, 2009. The ordinary light bulbs will be replaced by more efficient light bulbs such as halogen and compact flourescent lamps. The decision to phase out regular lights is controversial,... Metrolink Approves Millions For Safety
Unbelievable. Finally after 25 people are killed, Metrolink approve use of technology that was used back in the 1940's!! What an absolute joke!"October 26, 2008 (by Otto Smyth) According to reports Metorlink who is facing probable legal suits for wrongful death...Advance brings low-cost, bright LED lighting closer to reality
"WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Researchers at Purdue University have overcome a major obstacle in reducing the cost of "solid state lighting," a technology that could cut electricity consumption by 10 percent if widely adopted. The technology, called light-emitting...Lightbulb Ban - Irish Government Faces Obstruction To Plans.
"A European Commission spokesman has confirmed that the Government would have a problem if it wanted to ban incandescent light bulbs by the end of the year. Environment Minister John Gormley has insisted that...
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It's lights out for Nunavut
One Canadian territory has placed a ban on incandescent light bulbs following the lead of many other world governments. Like those other locations, the decision is met with resistance in what some are calling a...
created by babblingdweeb | 5 years ago | updated 5 years ago
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Ontario turns out the lights on inefficient bulbs
"Ontario will ban the sale of inefficient incandescent light bulbs by the end of 2011, a move that follows in the footsteps of Australia, the province said Wednesday. The government estimates that replacing the 87...Turning off the lights in Australia - light bulbs banned
It seems the humble light bulb is causing the earth to warm up and here in Australia they will be banned from 2010 according to new legislation.While they supposedly last 6 times longer, it will be a period of...Chavistas go fluorescent
"Taking Cuba’s lead, Venezuela has distributed millions of fluorescent bulbs in recent months, giving a blue-gray glow at nighttime to slums that used to be swathed in common yellow incandescent light. “We see the savings,” said Francis Izquierdo, a single mother in...Today in history - Dec. 31
"Today is Sunday, Dec. 31, the 365th and final day of 2006. Today's Highlight in History: On Dec. 31, 1879, Thomas Edison first publicly demonstrated his electric incandescent light in Menlo Park, N.J. On this date: In 1775, the British repulsed an attack by Continental Army...Top Members Today
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