Level 3 - Source 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?