Hey you!
Yes, you!

Put that prehistoric incandescent light bulb back on the shelf!

After all, they'll be banned here in the US pretty soon. Some countries have already beat us to it;
* Ireland by early 2009
* Australia by 2010
* Argentina by 2010
* Italy by 2010
* France announced by 2010 but no further details
* UK by 2011 via voluntary retailer agreements
* Netherlands by 2011 voluntarily
* Canada by 2012
* US by 2014
* China in 2017
* Cuba providing free CFLs
* Venezuela providing free CFLs
* Brazil subsidises CFLs
* Russia has begun a marketplace initiative
* Belgium announced a ban but no further details
* Japan considering ban
* New Zealand considering ban


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