Article: New twist in light bulbs

AKRON, Ohio - Some funny-looking light bulbs are getting pretty serious consideration these days.

Compact fluorescent bulbs - those swirled, energy-efficient light bulbs - have been in the news a lot lately as people look for ways to save money and save the planet.

In Australia in February, the government announced it's phasing out sales of incandescent bulbs in favor of eco-friendly fluorescents. A month earlier, a California legislator proposed a ban on incandescents in that state. And Wal-Mart is in a yearlong campaign to encourage each of its 100 million regular customers to buy a compact fluorescent bulb.

Related newspaper, magazine, and journal articles:

 
 
Newsweek Harper's Magazine The Washington Post Chicago Tribune Crain's Chicago Business PRNewswire Pediatric News The Nation Advertising Age The Economist (US) A FREE trial gives you access to over 80 million articles! Access over 6,500 publications with a FREE trial!