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Are regular light bulbs or fluorescent bulbs worse for the environment?
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∙ 12y ago
On the one hand, fluorescent bulbs contain toxic materials that can be released when the bulb is dumped. On the other hand, fluorescent bulbs last so much longer than do regular, or incandescent, bulbs that this problem is minimised.
More importanlty, fluorescent bulbs use only about one-fifth the electricity of incandescent bulbs, thus helping us to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions and therefore slow down global warming. Since global warming is by far the greatest environmental danger we face, fluorescent bulbs must be better for the environment.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes it does last longer. It is more expensive though in the end it save money because it uses less energy.
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What is the name of those swirly light bulbs?
They are known as CFL bulbs. It stands for Compact Fluorescent Lamps.
Which state help produce light in fluorescent light bulbs?
Which state helps produce light in fluorescent lightbulbs?
What are the manufacturing costs of fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs?
The costs of manufacturing costs of fluorescent and incandescent light bulbs are about the same aside from the slight different materials.
Which light bulbs are coated on the inside with a powder?
fluorescent
Why does a plasma ball make fluorescent light bulbs light up?
Anything that excites the gas in a fluorescent will make it light. Static electricity from the carpet will cause compact fluorescent to light.
What is the difference between fluorescent bulbs and regular light bulbs?
Fluorescent bulbs generate light by using an ionized gas and electrical discharge, whereas regular light bulbs generate light by using heat within the filament contained in the bulb.
What is the name of those swirly light bulbs?
They are known as CFL bulbs. It stands for Compact Fluorescent Lamps.
Are fluorescent bulbs OK for regular lamps?
yes fluorescent light bulbs are okay but be sure to read the package to make sure you have the right size and color temperature for your needs.
Do light bulbs provide fluorescent light?
No it does not
Which save more energy incandescent light bulbs or fluorescent?
Fluorescent light bulbs use less electricity for the amount of light produced.
Are fluorescent light bulbs good for the environment and why?
No, because when they go in the dump and you smash on on the ground, the mercury in them will poison the groundwater.
Do ordinary light bulbs provide fluorescent light?
No it does not
Does ordinary light bulbs provide fluorescent light?
no
Fluorescent Light Bulbs?
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Which state help produce light in fluorescent light bulbs?
Which state helps produce light in fluorescent lightbulbs?
How much is a fluorescent bulb?
fluorescent light bulbs are usually from 9$-15$.
What are the benefits of using fluorescent bulbs?
Fluorescent light bulbs have been shown to use one quarter less energy than a typical incandescent light bulb and they last longer. You will save money on utility bills (despite the initial cost) and will help save the environment by using bulbs which last longer.
