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Mercury in Compact Fluorescent Lamps
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Level 2 - Details on Mercury in Compact Fluorescent Lamps
1.
Why is mercury tolerated in compact fluorescent light bulbs?
2.
How could mercury released from a broken CFL affect health?
2.1
How can inhaling or swallowing mercury affect health?
2.2
Does the amount of mercury released by a broken CFL affect health?
3.
Do mercury emissions due to light bulb use and disposal pose a risk to the environment?
3.1
How much mercury is released by different light bulbs during use and disposal?
3.2
How much mercury is released into the environment from other sources?
3.3
Do mercury releases from light bulbs pose a risk to the environment?
4.
What would be the benefits of increased separate collection of compact fluorescent lamps?
5.
Do environmental benefits of compact fluorescent lamps outweigh potential risks?
1. Why is mercury tolerated in compact fluorescent light bulbs?
2. How could mercury released from a broken CFL affect health?
3. Do mercury emissions due to light bulb use and disposal pose a risk to the environment?
4. What would be the benefits of increased separate collection of compact fluorescent lamps?
5. Do environmental benefits of compact fluorescent lamps outweigh potential risks?
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