Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) reduce energy consumption but carry with it the sting of mercury that is potentially hazardous to humans. With no immediate means of recycling, CFLs may undo more than envisaged. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) on the other hand, seems to be better positioned and may allow countries such as India to phase […]
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Glowing inside the compact fluorescent lamp is a toxic substance, so poisonous that its direct ingestion can result in death. Mercury, the liquid silver metal that can be seen most commonly in thermometers, has made its way into at least 401 million sockets in homes across India. According to a September 2011 study by Toxics […]
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With regard to the emission norms especially for the thermal power plants, what steps does the Ministry propose to take to minimise carbon footprints and at the same time create enough sustainable power for the rising demand of the nation? Introduction of new technology and enhancing efficiency of generation through mixing of fuels are a […]
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Time and again we have investigated the need to place a safe disposal system for Compact Fluorescent Lamps (CFLs) as they contain toxic mercury. We have argued that suppliers and manufacturers need to play their part in setting in place a disposal system for this hazardous household waste. Yet we are unable to bridge the […]
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