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Switch to Green Power in NYC in 3 Clicks

Switch to Green Power in NYC in 3 Clicks

by on 09. Dec, 2009 in climate, energy

New Yorkers: if you’ve been meaning to sign up for green power, but found it too difficult till now, head on over to greenpowernyc.com. Pick a wind product or a blend or let the site choose for you. Any which way you’ll reduce your contribution to global warming for a few dollars a month. (The [...]

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Best CFLs

Best CFLs

by on 27. Mar, 2009 in lighting

Some people have commented that they’ve had bad experiences with compact fluorescents. Others have written in to say they’ve had terrific luck with them. I’m not surprised. Like most consumer products, CFLs vary in quality…a lot. There are differences in the color of their light, brightness and the amount of time they actually last (as [...]

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Compact Fluorescents and Mercury

by on 24. Mar, 2009 in chemicals, health, lighting

This much is true — compact fluorescent bulbs (CFLs) contain mercury and mercury is toxic. Also true — the mercury is sealed in, so you won’t be exposed unless a bulb breaks AND you don’t follow a few simple clean-up steps (below). This, too, is true — many of America’s favorite food fish are contaminated [...]

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