The phaseout is a result of federal rules to switch to more energy-efficient bulbs. Energy-efficient bulbs cost more than incandescent bulbs but last much longer and save on energy costs in the long-term. So why are people still buying incandescent bulbs and what will the phaseout mean for you? Incandescent bulbs cost much less than their energy-efficient alternatives — mainly CFLs compact fluorescent lamps and LEDs light emitting diodes.
An incandescent bulb can cost as little as 70 cents. The problem with incandescents is you end up paying more in electricity costs. The typical incandescent bulb lasts about 1, hours, while a watt CFL bulb lasts 10, hours and a watt LED bulb lasts 25, hours. Energy Information Administration. Incandescents are known for their warm light, which looks particularly good against skin tones, Rey-Barreau said.
On the other hand, fluorescent lights have gained a reputation for casting a harsh, bluish light. LED lights can also overheat. McGowan recommends using these bulbs in light fixtures that have good ventilation. CFL bulbs are also susceptible to shorter life spans when they are frequently turned on and off.
Now, however, they are available in the visible, ultra-violet, and infrared spectrums, which means they now have a much wider variety of uses, including inside your home. LEDs are now available for all uses -- overhead and recessed lighting, lamps, and fixtures. They also make great indoor and outdoor holiday lights. With their high efficiency and lack of toxic mercury, LEDs are your best bet for reducing your energy bill and protecting the planet. Water is life.
Some of us drink it straight from our faucet without a second thought. Others go to great lengths to buy enough jugs or bottles from the store to always have on hand. Green America's website is sponsored by Green America members and. Help us meet our Matching Gift Challenge! Why Abandon Your Incandescents? CFLs: The Better Bulbs CFLs and fluorescent tube lights are lit by an electric current that is sent through a tube containing argon and a small of amount of mercury gases.
Learn about our sponsor. Related News. It can harm your cardiovascular system and immune system. CFL bulbs produce a lot of UV beams. Some people believe CFL bulbs can cause cancer.
One study by Peter Braun based out of Alab Laboratory in Berlin, Germany found that CFL bulbs have noxious cancer-causing components that could spark cancer in those with a genetic predisposition. These agents include:. The video was accompanied by a message about how unhealthy CFL bulbs are because of the radiation they release. Radiation is a big issue of concern right now, not only for CFL bulbs but for smartphones and other forms of technology as well.
Lightbulbs on the other hand, are generally a good distance away from you and therefore the radiation they release is far less potent to your health.
The World Health Organization WHO conducted a study on all of the available scientific literature on the matter and came to the following conclusion:. Despite the feeling of some people that more research needs to be done, scientific knowledge in this area is now more extensive than for most chemicals. Based on a recent in-depth review of the scientific literature, the WHO concluded that current evidence does not confirm the existence of any health consequences from exposure to low level electromagnetic fields.
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