Almost every news story about global warming recommends that consumers switch from incandescent light bulbs to more efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs. But are CFLs really that good ...

You see them in every grocery store and home center - those funny-looking curly compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) that are rapidly replacing the old round bulbs. And pretty soon, the Energy ...

A WCNC viewer recently posted on Facebook about a scary experience with her compact fluorescent lamp, or CFL, light bulb. She said it began smoking and left a strange odor in her house. It nearly ...

VERMONT (NEWS10) — As of February 17, Vermont will become the first state to ban the sale of compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. According to Eart911, CFLs use 75% less energy than traditional ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The anger about FirstEnergy Corp.'s initial effort to distribute energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs has died down. Consumers now have to face a hard fact: You won't be ...

DETROIT (WWJ) - Consumer Reports' latest light bulb tests uncovered not only which bulbs were the best performers, but also shined some light on a few of the most common questions consumers have about ...

In 2008, Brendan Koerner wrote on Slate, “I’m constantly being told that the simplest way to improve my green cred is to start using compact fluorescent lights.” Back then it was true. CFLs were the ...

In this column, staff at the Center for EcoTechnology offer advice on easy ways for people — and businesses — to introduce green changes in their daily lives. We commonly receive questions about how ...

OSRAM SYLVANIA is marking the 25th birthday of the modern compact fluorescent (CFL) light bulb. Born on April 17, 1985 in Hannover, Germany, the CFL arrived a full eight inches tall, consuming 20 ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

VERMONT (WTEN) – As of Feb. 17, Vermont will become the first state to ban the sale of compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) bulbs. CFLs use 75% less energy than traditional light bulbs and can last up to ...