[LINK] Is the 'net making us ill?

[Marghanita da Cruz]

tomk wrote:
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> David, you really should try that Google thingy... you'll be amazed - it 
> has all sorts in it... even stuff that is in direct empirical opposition 
> to anecdotal data laden under-grads hunting for the smell of a good 55k 
> word powered grant for next semester.
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It is ofcourse difficult, when we look for simplistic reactionary solutions...

In promoting the switch to Flourescents (rather than LEDs) from
Incandescents, the government is advising:
> At present, CFLs can generally be disposed of in regular garbage bins - where the garbage goes to landfill... 
<http://www.climatechange.gov.au/what-you-need-to-know/lighting/resources/fs.aspx>

 From Landfill, mercury enters the water cycle...

> because of the presence of higher levels of mercury in some fish there are a few types you should limit in your diet, especially if you are pregnant.
<http://www.foodstandards.gov.au/consumerinformation/mercuryinfish.cfm>

If we can get the e-waste cycle right - at the end of their life, the 
materials in mercury free LED Lamps will be recycled.

Marghanita
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