'Green' bulbs harmful?
- added October 09, 2008
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- TrikyNiki
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Being too close to energy-saving light bulbs could cause skin reddening because of ultraviolet light emissions, health experts have warned.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) cautions against being closer than 30cm (1ft) to some compact fluorescent (cfl) bulbs for long.
But it added there is no evidence that such bulbs pose a cancer threat.
The agency says that UV light equivalent to being outside on a sunny day is being emitted by some bulbs, but if the coil is not visible the issue is prevented.
The HPA said it was prompted to investigate the bulbs after being approached by groups representing people who suffer from light sensitivity issues.
The Health Protection Agency (HPA) cautions against being closer than 30cm (1ft) to some compact fluorescent (cfl) bulbs for long.
But it added there is no evidence that such bulbs pose a cancer threat.
The agency says that UV light equivalent to being outside on a sunny day is being emitted by some bulbs, but if the coil is not visible the issue is prevented.
The HPA said it was prompted to investigate the bulbs after being approached by groups representing people who suffer from light sensitivity issues.
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its also documented that if one breakes one needs to evacuate the vicinity due to the mercury vapors can cause brain damage or even death, you would then need to contact hazmat to come and clean it up... so is it good for the environment if it kills you ? they want you to think so ...
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- fighttheNWO
- 1 month ago
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So I have to wear sunscreen indoors now?
Oh, wait, some sunscreens have been found to cause skin cancer.
I'm going to go live in my closet.
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- GraniteReaction
- 1 month ago
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