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Still Using CFL Light Bulbs? Here's Why You Should Stop

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) were born during the oil crisis that began in 1973. They became popular by the 2010s, when concerns about energy efficiency as a way to combat climate change rose ...
Star Tribune

Smoking CFL isn't really a fire hazard

Q Can compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) create a fire hazard? We had one that smoked recently. The base was red hot. What is the potential danger? A Although not common, there have been cases of ...
The Washington Post

No dark, burning secrets to CFL bulbs

MILWAUKEE - As the use of incandescent light bulbs is phased out in the United States, consumers are turning to compact fluorescent bulbs as an energy- and cost-saving alternative. The way CFL bulbs ...
MLive

Switch to compact fluorescent bulbs raises burning questions on mercury poisoning, health and what to do if your CFL accidentally breaks

How many lawmakers does it take to change a light bulb? Apparently, too many. In 2007, Congress passed legislation requiring energy-efficient light bulbs. I’m a big fan of energy efficiency. I’ve been ...