America’s ban on incandescent light bulbs, 16 years in the making, is finally a reality. Well, mostly.

Incandescent light bulbs are officially banned in the U.S.::America’s ban on incandescent light bulbs, 16 years in the making, is finally a reality. Well, mostly.

    • Coeus@coeus.sbsEnglish
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      2 years ago

      Yes. Many of the people that objected also wore MAGA hats. I think the whole idea was that it was better for the environment and you know what that means.

    • figaro@lemdro.idEnglish
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      2 years ago

      I specifically remember trump saying something about bringing back yellow light 😮‍💨

      • AuxBannedBanned from communityEnglish
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        2 years ago

        Yellow street lights are actually very good.

        • figaro@lemdro.idEnglish
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          2 years ago

          For sure, but if an entire city switches over to LED, that is a lot of electricity saved. Imagine the impact an entire country would have.

          • AuxBannedBanned from communityEnglish
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            2 years ago

            No. High pressure sodium lights produce more light for the same wattage. HPS produces 80-140 lumens per watt, LED produces 30-90 (https://ledlightinginfo.com/why-are-street-lights-yellow-and-not-white). They also tend to run slightly warmer which means they are less likely to be covered by snow. That’s why Europe is still using them everywhere.

            • silentknyght@discuss.tchncs.deEnglish
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              2 years ago

              I’ve heard the LEDs offer much less light pollution, but perhaps that is not unique to technology difference and just the difference in lumens?

              Also, I’m surprised there aren’t equal lumen led lights.