“Incandescents are better than CFLs because CFLs contain mercury.”
There are many arguments against favoring CFLs over incandescents, and I agree with many of them, but this one doesn’t wash.
Click here to read this article I wrote for Electrical Contractor that makes a clear case that incandescents are actually the true net emitters of mercury, not CFLs.
As for what happens if a lamp breaks in your house, treat it as you would any of the many toxic substances we have in our homes–with caution and according to recommended guidelines.
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