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In response to "Mercury thermometers are banned in the US. -- nm" by loosilu

In some states, not in others. Canada only moved to ban them this year. -- nm

Posted by Roger More (aka rogermore) Nov 2 '11, 15:16

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my quick google search says it's a national ban. -- nm - loosilu Nov 2, 15:18 7
- Here, 2002. -- (link) - loosilu Nov 2, 15:18 6
  - That says the Senate passed a bill, not that it actually became law. - Roger More Nov 2, 15:23 5
    - well, neither of us have good sources here. :) - loosilu Nov 2, 15:27 4
      - If it was a national ban, I'm sure the EPA would mention that on this page. -- (link) - mara Nov 2, 15:38
      - Regardless, the point was that CFLs contain far less mercury than things Vermin has probably put in his mouth and/or anus - Roger More Nov 2, 15:30 2
        
        THis is a topic I would rather not ponder at length. -- nm - loosilu Nov 2, 15:43
        
        in that order, one would hope. -- nm - Reagen Nov 2, 15:32

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