Are low-energy light bulbs bad for health?

The Government is set to phase out conventional light bulbs by 2011 to cut carbon dioxide emissions; however, there is concern amongst experts that low-energy light bulbs may cause health problems.

The Environment Agency has warned that, because the bulbs contain small amounts of mercury, more information on their disposal is needed. Official advice from Defra states that if a low-energy bulb is smashed, the room needs to be vacated for at least 15 minutes and then cleared up using rubber g... (233 more words)

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