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Originally Posted by hazym
I was going to use CFL's until I found that they contain significant quantities of mercury. How long will it be before the usual suspects are telling us what an environmental disaster these new globes are?
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Here is a link to a Snopes article debunking the mercury danger of CFLs:
Urban Legends Reference Pages: CFL Mercury
No indications that the mercury content of a CFL is hazardous. Sweep it, put a damp paper towel over where it broke, and open a window to ventilate the room. EnergyStar claims the broken glass shards are more dangerous than possible mercury contamination.