Light Bulb Ban Craze Exceeds Disposal Plans

"As state and foreign governments enact forced phase-outs of incandescent light bulbs, consumers are being kept in the dark about the many downsides of compact fluorescent lamps, replacements being billed as an environmental and energy-savings panacea....When a CFL breaks, the EPA cautions consumers to open a window and leave the room immediately for at least 15 minutes because of the mercury threat. The agency suggests removing all materials by scooping fragments and powder using cardboard or stiff paper. Sticky tape is suggested as a way to get smaller particles. The EPA says vacuum cleaners and bare hands should never be used in such cleanups." Another regulation meant to pander to the special interests...nonsense to make the environmental lobby think the politicians are doing something. Of course, it does more harm than good, poisoning the planet in the future...but the election cycle will be done long before then.