It is reported that China is moving to ban all incandescent light bulbs by 2016 in an effort to save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. I know China is a totalitarian government that gets away with this sort of thing that goes against the grain of free capitalism. But just perhaps they are on to something. Over 90% of the energy produced by these type of light bulbs is lost as heat, not light. It consumes more energy than similar fluorescent light bulbs and it produces a lot more types of light that we cannot see with the human eye (more wasted energy).
China is just the latest country to join in the effort to phase out these inefficient light bulbs. Yes, even the U.S. is scheduled to do something it rarely does, and make a widely used product unavailable. Starting at the beginning of 2012 and finishing up into 2014 and beyond, depending on the wattage and type of light, incandescent light bulbs will go the way of the dinosaurs. This will help every American save money, reduce their energy consumption, and help the environment. Of course, we can't think the fight stops there.
I know a lot of people might be upset when they find out they can't buy their 100-watt and 60-watt incandescent light bulbs anymore. My partner despises the fluorescent light bulbs because they only ever offer them in bright white at the stores. He likes soft mood lighting. However, I'm sure they will be able and have already come out with these type of lights. The bars, clubs, and restaurants of the world will demand it.
I'm glad this phase-out/ban is going into effect. It's definitely a big step in the right direction. Next, can we phase out oil from our lives?
China is just the latest country to join in the effort to phase out these inefficient light bulbs. Yes, even the U.S. is scheduled to do something it rarely does, and make a widely used product unavailable. Starting at the beginning of 2012 and finishing up into 2014 and beyond, depending on the wattage and type of light, incandescent light bulbs will go the way of the dinosaurs. This will help every American save money, reduce their energy consumption, and help the environment. Of course, we can't think the fight stops there.
I know a lot of people might be upset when they find out they can't buy their 100-watt and 60-watt incandescent light bulbs anymore. My partner despises the fluorescent light bulbs because they only ever offer them in bright white at the stores. He likes soft mood lighting. However, I'm sure they will be able and have already come out with these type of lights. The bars, clubs, and restaurants of the world will demand it.
I'm glad this phase-out/ban is going into effect. It's definitely a big step in the right direction. Next, can we phase out oil from our lives?
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