CFLs: Damned if You Do…
First incandescent bulbs were the enemy. Now CFLs are getting bad marks from the EPA for their mercury content. Are there any good light bulbs out there? Maybe we need to switch to soy candles or something…
New Dimming CFL Bulbs
“CFL Bulbs” (compact fluorescents) are the new green light bulb - despite concerns over mercury in the bulbs. (I’ve also heard some rumblings of reports of people getting migraines from these bulbs..we’ll see.) These new CFL bulbs are now coming in new shapes and can even be dimmed. See:
I love technology but I am also quite aware of the negative impact it can have on the environment. Still, I think it's technology that has the most potential to save us. Here you'll find articles on the green tech aka clean tech, such as alternative fuel, green computing, and e-cycling. You'll also hear about the "green" and the "tech" - from green household cleaners to why Linux is the progressive operating system of choice.