Will They See The Light?

There are reports this weekend from various medical sources that low energy light bulbs can, amongst other conditions, worsen certain types of skin complaint, increase the risk of migraines, and increase the risk of seizures in some epilepsy sufferers.

Oh, and should you break a bulb, don't vacuum up the dust, or even breathe in its vicinity, as it will contain mercury! You can't therefore put a spent long-life bulb in your dustbin either, as the mercury it contains could be released into the atmosphere.

Wow.

It seems that, in its headlong rush towards being 'green', the government is sponsoring initiatives that can potentially cause more damage to the environment but also increase the health risks of its citizens.

Happy New Year!