Vermont bans some light bulbs

Vermont has become the first state to ban the sale of compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs). Although energy-efficient, CFLs contain mercury, a toxin that can be harmful to humans and the environment. The availability of new energy-efficient light bulbs that are mercury-free made the law possible, said people who advocated for the ban. California will follow Vermont’s lead in January 2024, when its law banning the sale of CFLs takes effect.…

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