Article: The Dark Side of Green Light - New York Times

THE first meaningful step that many Americans will take to combat global climate change will be to replace their incandescent light bulbs with far more efficient compact fluorescent bulbs. Switching just one bulb prevents about 100 pounds of carbon dioxide from entering the atmosphere. If every household replaced its five most frequently used bulbs, according to the Department of Energy, greenhouse gases would be curtailed as much as if nearly 10 million cars were taken off the road. Major companies are lining up to capitalize on Americans' growing desire to do something about climate change. In August, Con Edison will begin distributing $1 coupons to its customers toward the purchase of ...

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