'Green fatigue' leads to fear of backlash over climate change

guardian.co.uk ^ | 12/30/07 | Juliette Jowit and Robin McKie

[cogitator]

Not something I was heavily cognizant of, so I researched:

CFL Mercury Myths

Reading the comments is also insightful.'

You can actually get into bigger trouble with mercury in seafood: ask Daphne Zuniga --

Actress Describes Mercury Poisoning Ordeal

So if in reading the article and comments some people think that mercury emissions from burning coal from electricity are inconsequential -- think again. There are a lot of reasons to prefer CFLs, as long as a breakage is cleaned up carefully, as described in the article.

Basic Information (Mercury, EPA)

Hope this helps. I learned a few things, so thanks!

[MrB]

Isn’t it funny that the left’s solution for every crisis is more totalitarian socialism?

It doesn’t matter what the issue is - the answer is always more collectivism, socialism, and control over people’s lives and consumption habits.

Back in the 70’s, when we faced “the coming ice age”, did the left advocate MORE CONSUMPTION?

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Mercury is something people should actually worry about, as opposed to carbon dioxide, which is a weak acid that doubles as plant food. JMO.

[CDHart]

"like humans can control Mother Nature."

The first volcanic eruption to take place will blow all of Al Gore's carbon credits to kingdom come.

Carolyn