Congress has dodged a government shutdown, agreeing to a $1 trillion spending bill that features a variety of rare compromises. Both Democrats and Republicans won some concessions, and it's too early to say who came out on ...
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 26, 2011
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As four women stepped onto exercise machines and began their workouts at Drexel University's recreation center, a small neon sign nearby began to glow.
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 26, 2011
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Texas could soon be in a position to turn the lights off on a federal plan to phase out certain light bulbs.
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 14, 2011
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In a new study, EMPA researchers have investigated the ecobalances of various household light sources. In doing so not only did they take into account energy consumption, but also the manufacture and disposal processes. They ...
Environment
Oct 22, 2010
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The highly inefficient incandescent light bulb is now a thing of the past, banned from European supermarket shelves in favour of more efficient lighting. The ban is part of the EU's strategy to reduce overall energy consumption ...
Energy & Green Tech
Sep 3, 2013
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Once broken, a compact fluorescent light bulb continuously releases mercury vapor into the air for weeks to months, and the total amount can exceed safe human exposure levels in a poorly ventilated room, according to study ...
Environment
Jul 6, 2011
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