Mercury takes the shine off CFLs
Submitted by rummykhan on Sat, 2011-10-01 18:51
Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are known for saving power. What is less known is that they have high mercury content, which damages the environment and human health. According to non-profit Toxics Link, 22 sample bulbs taken from the four leading manufacturing brands of CFLs in India showed mercury presence up to 21.2 milligram per unit on an average. A 2008 CPCB survey says the average mercury used in CFLs is much lesser at 7.5 mg.
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http://www.downtoearth.org.in/content/mercury-takes-shine-cfls
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dte
Oct 01, 2011
Publication Date:
01/10/2011