Health officials issued a warning over energy-saving lightbulbs yesterday after research showed that some types could potentially harm the skin and even raise the risk of cancer.We're less than three months from the ban on selling (possessing? - does anyone know?) incandescent bulbs.
A study by the Health Protection Agency found that some unencapsulated fluorescent lightbulbs, which have a coil that is visible, emitted ultraviolet (UV) radiation above the recognised safety limits.
UPDATE: Just found this in today's news from RTE.
Environment Minister, John Gormley's bright idea is to phase out the sale of energy inefficient bulbs in a four stage process; the first to go, from March, will be traditional bulbs with an electrical power consumption rating of 75 Watts or more.
