Canada will phase out compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFLs)—once believed to be a green alternative to incandescent bulbs—within the year due to concerns of mercury pollution, says the federal Department of Environment.
“Most lamps for general lighting purposes would be prohibited by January 1, 2024,” said the department, referring to compact fluorescent bulbs, in a “Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement,” according to Blacklock’s Reporter.
