Fluorescent bulbs in Afghanistan
Originally uploaded by gaikokujinkyofusho.
Recently I believe the Australian government signed in to law legislation requiring the use of Fluorescent lighting and banning filament lighting (though I am sure there are exceptions). I applauded the effort (even though it does feel a bit uncomfortable in the big brother sense) but I don't see the US doing something like that anytime soon for a variety of reasons (excuses). I have been quite impressed that the use of fluorescent bulbs is quite common in Afghanistan, even in rural areas (assuming they have electricity). I am sure there are infrastructure cost arguments to be in the US and that Afghanistan is starting from the bottom but still... if a worn torn third world country can do it then shouldn't the US?
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