What Did Thomas Edison Invent in 1879?

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Thomas Edison in 1879 invented the incandescent light bulb to replace the candle. This light bulb is the one that we normally see but in 2012 we will have to use a new type of light bulb. This new light bulb that some of us may have seen or use is called the compact fluorescent or CFL. It has the same type of base but a spiral bulb on top. On Wednesday December 19, 2007, the U.S. Congress in Washington D.C. approved a new energy law to stop the manufacturing of the old fashion light bulb to a new less energy using light bulb.

Question: Why are they taking the old fashion light bulb away?

Answer: It is a low cost way to reduce electricity use and greenhouse gases from power plants.

Question: CFL’s cost more, about six times as much, why buy them?

Answer: CFL’s use about 75% less energy, so you save money on your energy bill.

Question: How long do they last?

Answer: CFL’s last for five years instead of for a few months just don’t turn them on and off all the time.

Question: Are the CFL’s bad for the environment?

Answer: There is some mercury in them, 100 times less than a thermometer, but they should be recycled without any problems.

Question: Is this it for any new lighting for another 100 years?

Answer: Manufactures are working on better CFL’s and LED lighting, which are used in some holiday lighting.

In conclusion, President Bush should sign this new energy law. Our Congress is doing a good job of protecting our environment and trying to save us money. Almost anyone can afford to change to these new bulbs. It is less money than installing a new home heating system or new windows throughout a home. My home already has CFL lighting in almost all of our fixtures and lamps. I think this is an enlightening idea!

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Source by D DeAngelis