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In response to "I'm convinced CFLs were a net loss for the environment thanks to the mercury." by ML Galaxy

not really, since they reduced mercury emissions from coal plants

vs the amount that would have been emitted had they not replaced incandescent. Plus, the mercury is contained, rather than spewed out of smokestacks hither and yon.

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