Green Energy Light Bulbs Cause Cancer? New Research

Why is this 'news breaking'? Just the clean up of a broken eco-friendly fluorescent as mandated by the government could cost thousands, required 19 people from the government to do the clean-up.

These light bulbs can be considered hazardous materials with this new evidence.

Now with this new research, they have become a public health nemesis as well. I wonder if the government that brought this nightmare upon us with no scientific evidence what so ever will find in their collective intelligence to stop the manufacture and distribution of these bulbs until the evidence can be researched and proven one way or the other.

What do you think will happen ?  No rocket science here. Even if thousand of people get cancer, nothing will stop the production of these bulbs  other then a complete change of power in Washington. As long as progressive socialist Democrats retain power, all green energy will go forward no matter the cost or consequences.


Some Eco-Friendly Light Bulbs May Put Health at Risk
January 14, 2013
Source: "Some Eco-Friendly Light Bulbs May Put Health at Risk," CBS News, January 2, 2012. "The Effects of UV Emissions from CLF Exposure on Human Dermal Fibroblasts and Keratinocytes in Vitro," Stony Brook University, July 2012.

Despite being touted as money-saving and eco-friendly, a new study finds that energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs can be dangerous to a person's health, says CBS News.

• According to research at Stony Brook University, the bulbs emit rays so strong they can burn skin and skin cells.
• Researchers found that in every "eco-friendly" compact fluorescent light bulb tested the coating of phosphor around the bulb was cracked, allowing ultraviolet rays to escape.
• This could lead to premature aging and skin cancer.
• Some doctors say that it can even form the deadliest form of skin cancer, melanoma.

This is especially concerning considering the government is trying to phase out the old, incandescent bulbs to make the country more energy efficient. At the very least, some consumers believe they should have the option of being able to pick between compact fluorescents and incandescent bulbs.

Stony Brook researchers have advised that customers stay two feet away from the bulbs at all times when they are in a light fixture. The compact fluorescent industry released a statement arguing that the bulbs may emit ultraviolet radiation, but at low doses that are not harmful to humans.