The countries previously agreed to prohibit the manufacture, import and export of compact and other types of fluorescent lamps by 2025. Mercury, which is liquid at room temperature, was used in a ...

In the United States, the Energy Independence and Security Act has established stringent efficiency requirements, promoting a shift towards LEDs and compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs). Technological ...

Our love affair with technology can wreck our vision and sleep, thanks to blue light. “The problem is that, with technology, we are being overexposed to blue light,” said ophthalmologist Dr. Rafael ...

Sustainable tourism provides environmental, economic and cultural benefits By Cynthia Messer, University of Minnesota Tourism Center Many of us choose to follow some type of environmental good ...

Litchfield residents can play a part on energy conservation and save money as part of a program being offered by Litchfield Public Utilities and Southern Minnesota Municipal Power Agency. From ...

The shift helps protect people and wildlife from mercury. State enforces strict ban on common household item due to its harmful effect: 'Now an item of the past' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Gardeners pass the winter months spending more time inside, giving our minds and hands projects that keep us thinking green ...

Choosing the right lighting for your space can make a major difference in its look, especially in a room as small as a ...

The Mineral Museum at Montana Tech has reopened one of its most popular exhibits, featuring fluorescent minerals that glow in ...

When you're new to gardening (or just lead a very busy lifestyle), finding the right houseplants can make all the difference.

Dedicated volunteers brave the dark and the cold to groom winter-biking trails with customized versions of the Snowdog, a ...