Environment Washington: Most of the World Says 'Farewell' to Fluorescents
November 06, 2023
November 06, 2023
GENEVA, Switzerland, Nov. 6 -- Environment Washington issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2023:
Nearly 150 countries agreed this week at the Minamata Convention on Mercury Fifth Conference of Parties to phase out fluorescent lighting completely by the end of 2027. Although the United States is exempt from the agreement and isn't required to phase-out fluorescents at the national level, this action will create tremendous savings worldwide on carbon dioxide emissions, me . . .
Nearly 150 countries agreed this week at the Minamata Convention on Mercury Fifth Conference of Parties to phase out fluorescent lighting completely by the end of 2027. Although the United States is exempt from the agreement and isn't required to phase-out fluorescents at the national level, this action will create tremendous savings worldwide on carbon dioxide emissions, me . . .