Energy saving lamps are dangerous. The Spanish association Ecologists in Action has warned about the risks involved in the use of the now famous energy-saving light bulbs, just as the campaign to encourage their adoption has begun in Spain.
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Le energy saving lamps they are dangerous. The Spanish association "Ecologists in action“, At the very moment when the campaign to promote its adoption began in Spain.
To worry the association would be the contents of the bulbs, which within them present elements of mercury, a substance toxic to humans. The risk arises in particular if the light bulb is inadvertently broken in the house. To avoid inhaling the substance, ecologists recommend airing the room immediately and avoiding breathing in the vapors. Subsequently, the bulb, or at least what remains of it, will be thrown into the appropriate disposal points.
The criticism of "Ecologists in Action" against the government initiative, which provides for a bonus for the free collection of a low consumption light bulb. According to their point of view, it is necessary first inform about the risks, on the toxicity and consequent danger of these objects, which have now become of daily use, and whose content and danger are often ignored.
But be careful not to create unnecessary alarmism. Who among us has never used (and broke!) The classic mercury thermometer? So just know that if the energy saving bulbs are intact they are completely harmless, but if they break you need to be careful and ventilate the room.
Francesca Mancuso
