As the usage of incandescents dimmed, two new types of bulbs rose in popularity: LED (light—emitting diode) and CFL (compact fluorescent lamp). Both LEDs and CFLs are longer-lasting and use far ...

If LEDs replace fluorescent lamps by 2027, carbon dioxide emissions can be reduced by a cumulative 2.7 gigatons around the world by 2050, according to estimates by Clasp. Related News ...

The prohibition will be implemented in stages from January 2026 according to the type of fluorescent lamp, covering button batteries that contain mercury, government officials said. Exposure to ...