The phase-out [of traditional incadescent bulbs] has created a surprising political outcry, with some people even stocking up on bulbs. That's because today's main alternative, compact-fluorescent bulbs, are awful. They've got three main shortcomings: They're ugly; they contain mercury, which can be extremely hazardous if the bulbs are broken; and most importantly, they put out harsh, white light that many people (myself included) find unbearable.
LED light bulbs are far better for the environment, and while they cost what seems to be an amazing amount of money at present, they can last for decades. And they come in a blue-white for those of us who like that, and a yellow-white for those who find comfort in the old incadescent lights.
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