Submission + - Traditional lightbulbs to go in the UK (bbc.co.uk) 1
Anonymous EPA writes: According to the BBC http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7016020.stm, the UK government has decided that traditional incandescent light bulbs are to be phased out in the UK by 2011, in an attempt to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. This is to be achieved through a voluntary agreement with retailers. The "Ban the Bulb" organisation will be pleased (www.banthebulb.org). Low-energy lightbulbs are already being given away in the UK by government-related organisations. I have already received two, one paid for by the London government and the other by Cardiff.
I am not clear as to whether this is a Good Thing. The UK government's approach to environmental issues was not particularly "joined-up", at least under Bair. Low-energy light bulbs may use less energy when in use, but they surely must use more in manufacture and disposal. How does the evidence stack up?
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I am not clear as to whether this is a Good Thing. The UK government's approach to environmental issues was not particularly "joined-up", at least under Bair. Low-energy light bulbs may use less energy when in use, but they surely must use more in manufacture and disposal. How does the evidence stack up?
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