Re: d-day

["John J. Bengii" <nobody@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Perhaps this is true in the US where envoronmental issues take a back
burner but not in Canada or many other nations.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compact_fluorescent_lamp#Mercury_emissions

"In places like Canada where 81% of power generation is from sources
other than coal fired plants, the use of these bulbs effectively
increases the net amount of mercury potentially available to the
environment, especially if they are not disposed of in an
environmentally conscious manner."


"Lewis Gardner" <lgardner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
news:4776e6e0$0$12718$d94e5ade@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> John J. Bengii wrote:
>> I guess you are saying mercury in somebody else's backyard is OK
>> then.
>
> Not at all.
>
> The idea is to contain an much mercury as possible. CFLs help do
> this by reducing electrical consumption. Most electricity in the US
> is generated using coal and the burning of coal is the largest
> source of mercury released into the environment. Estimates vary
> between 50%-75% reductions. My guess is that the real figure is
> lower but I can't think of any reason that CFLs will increase the
> total amount of mercury released into the environment.
>
> Look it up...
>
> While you are at it you might want to look up the correct spelling
> and definition of "Molitov Cocktails". CFLs don't burn very well.
>
>
>> Maybe we can package the mercury up and use it in ammunitions for
>> the Middle East then?
>
> What sort of question is this?
>
> Troll bait?