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Re: d-day



Look it up yourself. CFL lamps contain mercury. Look at one.

"Lewis Gardner" <lgardner@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> 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?




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