Fluorescent lighting has long been recognized for its energy savings benefits. Economic factors, such as rising energy costs, coupled with increased consumer environmental awareness over such issues ...

MANILA, Philippines — Broken used-up fluorescent lamps pose danger to public health due to mercury vapor that may cause life-threatening chemical pneumonitis and respiratory failure when inhaled. This ...

Researchers have discovered a nanomaterial that can absorb the mercury emitted from a broken compact fluorescent lamp. The researchers have created a mercury-absorbent container lining that can be ...

Fluorescent lighting has long been recognized for its energy savings benefits. Economic factors, such as rising energy costs, coupled with increased consumer environmental awareness over such issues ...