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Still Using CFL Light Bulbs? Here's Why You Should Stop

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFL) were born during the oil crisis that began in 1973. They became popular by the 2010s, when concerns about energy efficiency as a way to combat climate change rose ...
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Are CFL light bulbs being banned in your state? What homeowners need to know

As of January 1, 2026, the state of Illinois has banned the sale of screw-base or bayonet-base compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), with plans to further ban the sale of pin-base bulbs and CFL tubes in ...
Star Tribune

Fixit: How to choose the right CFL bulb

Q I just bought compact fluorescent lightbulbs (CFL) for the recessed lights in my kitchen. Now it seems like I'm working in an operating room, the light is so bright. What do I look for to get the ...
CNET

Are Compact Fluorescent Lightbulbs Being Banned?

Dan was a writer on CNET's How-To and Thought Leadership teams. His byline has appeared in The New York Times, Newsweek, NBC News, Architectural Digest and elsewhere. He is a crossword junkie and is ...
CNN

First on CNN: Biden administration moves to phase out compact fluorescent light bulbs and push market toward LEDs

The Biden administration is unveiling a new proposed rule that, if enacted, would effectively phase out compact fluorescent light bulbs and move the US light bulb markets decisively to more ...