Almost every news story about global warming recommends that consumers switch from incandescent light bulbs to more efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs, or CFLs. But are CFLs really that good ...

I’m constantly being told that the simplest way to improve my green cred is to start using compact fluorescent lights. Yet some naysayers—like one of your Slate colleagues —argue that the ...

People who want greener homes and lower electricity bills are increasingly switching to compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs), but the spiral-shaped bulbs are turning off some consumers because ...

You see them in every grocery store and home center - those funny-looking curly compact fluorescent lights (CFLs) that are rapidly replacing the old round bulbs. And pretty soon, the Energy ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The anger about FirstEnergy Corp.'s initial effort to distribute energy-efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs has died down. Consumers now have to face a hard fact: You won't be ...

VERMONT (NEWS10) — As of February 17, Vermont will become the first state to ban the sale of compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulbs. According to Eart911, CFLs use 75% less energy than traditional ...

WILLMAR -- Consumer excuses for not using compact fluorescent light bulbs are dwindling now that public and private entities are offering free recycling of used bulbs. Energy-saving CFL light bulbs ...

Compact fluorescent light bulbs, also called CFLs, are growing in popularity. Progress Energy recently started a program at Home Depot stores where you can get a $1 discount on CFLs. CFLs are spiral ...

DETROIT (WWJ) - Consumer Reports' latest light bulb tests uncovered not only which bulbs were the best performers, but also shined some light on a few of the most common questions consumers have about ...

A WKYC viewer recently posted on Facebook about a scary experience with her compact fluorescent lamp, or CFL, light bulb. She said it began smoking and left a strange odor in her house. It nearly ...