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Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Unscrewed (Part 2): CFLs Emit Ultraviolet Radiation

Friday, July 3rd, 2009

uv radiation emitted from compact fluorescent light bulbUltraviolet radiation emitted by CFL bulbs, along with toxic mercury, and electromagnetic radiation are the three threats introduced in Part I of Energy Efficient Light Bulbs Unscrewed. These threats make up the dark shadow cast by compact fluorescent light bulbs on your health and the environment.

So let’s investigate the details of… Threat 1: Compact Flourescent Lights Emitting Ultraviolet Radiation