Compact fluorescent bulbs reshape lighting efficiency
Compact fluorescent bulbs promise big energy cuts and long life but cost more upfront and require adapted fixtures. Utilities may subsidize purchases as prices fall, with the bulbs gaining traction in offices and stores. Experts say future homes may rely almost entirely on this technology as incandescent bulbs fade.
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Elk Grove Village
Brady Bancroft
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Rocky Mountain Institute
Snowmass
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Ancient Egyptian coffin painting found at Emory museum
Emory University researchers excavating a 1920 Cairo acquisition discovered a vivid Goddess of the West painted on the underside of a 2,300 year old coffin. The fragile casket, found during January 1989 handling, reveals unusually preserved colors.
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Emory University
Museum of Art and Archaeology
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Emory
Cairo
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Robert Bianchi
Department of
Brooklyn Museum
New York
Compact fluorescents move toward mainstream lighting
Experts say compact fluorescent bulbs remain scarce in stores but gains are growing. Lawrence Berkeley Lab scientist Ashok Gadgil notes three billion incandescents sold yearly versus 10 million fluorescents and that sales are rising quickly. Utilities, retailers, and Earth Day promotions push adoption as major manufacturers align.
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N.Y
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Japan
Mexico
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California
Carol Mulholland
The
Alliance To Save Energy
Energy Conservation Group
Brady Bancroft
Rocky Mountain Institute
Snowmass
Colo
Robert Leason
Central Maine Power
Lions’ Club
Rising Sun Enterprises, Inc
Old Snowmass
Seventh Generation
South Burlington
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