The Global Gen World

Is the old reliable incandescent light bulb on its way out? Judging from the actions of advocates of the move towards the use of more energy efficient lightning, Thomas Edison’s light bulb may as well be an outdated invention. Lighting that implements newer technologies such as compact fluorescent lights, halogen lights and light emitting diodes (LED) are being favored. This is because they require much less electricity to produce the same amount of light as an incandescent bulb.

The move also hopes to eliminate the need to build more coal-burning plants that pollutes the environment. Many countries have already set their own deadlines to end the production and use of the incandescent light bulbs. Efforts range from creating public awareness to instituting bans.