Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Is Our Government Trying To Kill Us?
General Electric has been making compact fluorescents for 20 years. Now the company admits that the mercury in each bulbs could become a real problem if sales balloon as expected.
"I share your frustration that there isn't a national infrastructure for the proper recycling of this "EPA is actively engaged with trying to find a solution that works for these retailers around recycling the product, because it's really, really important," says Wendy Reed, who manages EPA's Energy Star program.
But so far, she says the biggest sellers of the bulbs haven't stepped up to the plate." Reed says.
The problem with the bulbs is that they'll break before they get to the landfill. They'll break in containers, or they'll break in a dumpster or they'll break in the trucks. Workers may be exposed to very high levels of mercury when that happens," says John Skinner, executive director of the Solid Waste Association of North America, the trade group for the people who handle trash and recycling.
Skinner says when bulbs break near homes, they can contaminate the soil. Mercury is a potent neurotoxin, and it's especially dangerous for children and fetuses. (Although the amount of mercury in fluorescent bulbs is small, it is not known if there are health effects from low-level exposures, according to Maine's Department of Environmental Protection.)
Some states, cities and counties have outlawed putting CFL bulbs in the trash, but in most states the practice is legal. Has ayone bothered to ask exactly how we're supposed to dispose of our CFL Bulbs? Here's a clue... http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/hazard/wastetypes/universal/lamps/faqs.htm#40
And what if you break a CFL bulb, how is clean-up different than breaking a traditional light bulb? What to Do if a Fluorescent Light Bulb Breaks
Are you ready for this?
EPA recommends the following clean-up and disposal guidelines:
Open a window and leave the room (restrict access) for at least 15 minutes.
Remove all materials you can without using a vacuum cleaner.
Wear disposable rubber gloves, if available (do not use your bare hands).
Carefully scoop up the fragments and powder with stiff paper or cardboard.
Wipe the area clean with a damp paper towel or disposable wet wipe.
Sticky tape (such as duct tape) can be used to pick up small pieces and powder.
Place all cleanup materials in a plastic bag and seal it.
If your state permits you to put used or broken fluorescent light bulbs in the garbage, seal the bulb in two plastic bags and put into the outside trash (if no other disposal or recycling options are available).
Wash your hands after disposing of the bag.
The first time you vacuum the area where the bulb was broken, (PLEASE DO NOT DO THIS!!!!! THIS IS WRONG AND VERY DANGEROUS!!! Read the next paragraph.) remove the vacuum bag once done cleaning the area (or empty and wipe the canister) and put the bag and/or vacuum debris, as well as the cleaning materials, in two sealed plastic bags in the outdoor trash or protected outdoor location for normal disposal.
When a fluorescent light bulb breaks indoors, mercury vapor can be released into a home or building. Mercury levels in the air can increase when the spill area is agitated through cleaning attempts. Contaminated shoes and clothing can spread mercury to other areas. A study by the Maine Department of Environmental Protection found that mercury from broken bulbs may still be present on floors even after they appear to be clean. Mercury spills indoors are most serious in warm, poorly-ventilated spaces. The EPA offers specific guidelines for cleaning broken fluorescent light bulbs. Brooms should not be used to clean mercury spills. Use sticky tape and wet wipes instead. Vacuuming can cause much more mercury to become airborne, and vacuums can be contaminated in the process. If you must vacuum a carpeted area, open a window, turn off the air conditioning, and then dispose of the vacuum bag. Discard all broken pieces and cleaning materials in a sealed glass jar or two sealed plastic bags. The decision on whether or not to remove carpet where there was a broken lamp may depend on a number of factors including the location of the carpet (e.g. where a child plays or where the carpet is frequently agitated), the occupants of the household, or possibly the type of lamp broken. (From The Maine DEP Compact Fluorescent Lamp Breakage Study Report)
OK, so what the EPA is saying is: Throw your Mercury into the landfill, so it can seep into the ground?
The main arguement that is used over and over again by the EPA and Environmentalist is the goal of using these Mercury Lightbulbs is to reduce (cap) mercury emissions from coal fired power plants. Does this make sense to you? So we're going to reduce mercury emissions and then chuck our broken Mercury Lightbulbs into a landfill? http://www.epa.gov/oar/mercuryrule/basic.htm
Here is some alarming information regarding Mercury from ehow...
Mercury Danger in New Light Bulbs eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/facts_5914125_mercury-danger-new-light-bulbs.html#ixzz1An0RhbjP
Content
The level of mercury contained in each different type of mercury-containing light bulbs can vary dramatically. Standard fluorescent light bulbs of varying wattages all contain around 5 mg of mercury. High-pressure 250-watt sodium light bulbs can contain around 15 mg of mercury. Metal halide 250-watt light bulbs contain more mercury than any other type of light bulb, around 38 mg.
Limited Exposure
Even limited exposure to mercury can have detrimental effects on a person's health. The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) claims that exposure to small amounts of mercury can result in certain symptoms like tremors, mood swings, nervousness, insomnia and muscle atrophy.
Overexposure
The EPA recognizes and warns that overexposure to mercury can be fatal. Overexposure to the type of mercury found in many newer types of light bulbs can result in kidney failure, respiratory failure and, in extreme cases, death.
Factors
There are several factors associated with how severe of a reaction a person may experience after being exposed to mercury. Factors include the form of mercury a person is exposed to (in this case, elemental mercury), age (fetuses are the most susceptible), duration of exposure, route of exposure (ingestion, inhalation, dermal contact) and the general health of the person exposed.
Environmental Dangers
While the use of fluorescent light bulbs ultimately can reduce the amount of mercury released by power plants, they can cause environmental contamination when they are thrown in the trash instead of recycled. According to the National Electrical Manufacturers Association, mercury may be released when fluorescent bulbs are broken in a garbage truck or at a landfill, or when they are burned in incinerators. Mercury released into the air can end up in water, where it enters the human food supply through fish.
Read more: Danger of Fluorescent Light Bulbs Breaking eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_5413024_danger-fluorescent-light-bulbs-breaking.html#ixzz1An2FKTjh
It is very important to read this study....Then ask yourself WHY THE HELL are we putting these bulbs in our homes? http://www.maine.gov/dep/rwm/homeowner/cflreport.htm
Does the Left want to talk about hate? Have you seen some of the Hate Groups on Facebook? I challenge anyone to find a CONSERVATIVE site that promotes hate this way! The left is so quick to point fingers at Sarah Palin and Conservatives over the Arizona shootings. They can't stand the fact that this deranged man is a product of THEIR HATE! This is what they promote. And let's not forget the hatred spewed on a daily basis at our President George Bush.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Some Traitors Never Know When To STFU!!!!
The Communist nuts don't fall far from the tree do they? And like a stubborn fungus, they just keep coming back, irritating the shit out of us.
Yes, our dear "Jane" couldn't resist tweeting at 5:11 pm the day of the shooting, the following message...
Yes, Jane has never been fond of Americans. You can see how heart felt her sympathy is for the people that were murdered and injured. How she sends her prayers out to the families, how she......uh.....how she USES THIS OPPORTUNITY TO INCITE HATE. Yes, our dear little communist princess Jane is at it again.
Well Jane dear, I have some news for you sweetie, you see your boy, Jared Loughner, is one of your people! YES! Can you believe it! LOL! OMG! ROTFLMAO!
Yes! "The Communist Manifesto" is also one of HIS favorite books! Do you want to see it? Okie doke...here ya go! Here's your buddy's You Tube profile.....
Darn it Jane, don't little things like "The Truth" SUCK?????
And today, our little traitor Jane is at it again, yes...it seems that maybe old age has caught up with the little whore, oh, I mean sweetheart Jane Fonda, because Jane just can't seem to digest the fact that Loughner was NOT A CONSERVATIVE! So Jane the old hag posted on her blog today:
"Right now, though, I send kudos to Paul Krugman for his column “Climate of Hate” in the New York Times. He says that though the shooter responsible for the Arizona massacre appears to be mentally unstable, “that doesn’t mean that his act can or should be treated as an isolated event, having nothing to do with the national climate.” And later, “…the purveyors of hate have been treated with respect, even deference, by the GOP establishment.” Asking whether the massacre will make our national discourse less toxic, Krugman answers, “it’s really up to the GOP establishment. Will they accept the reality of what’s happening to America, and take a stand against eliminationist rhetoric? Or will they try to dismiss the massacre as the mere act of a deranged individual, and go on as before?”
Well, Janie dearest, good luck with your Alzheimers, I hope at some point you decide to take your medication....and while you continue to post hateful, liberal messages on your twitter account and your blog, the rest of us REAL Americans will continue to pray for the victims.
Is Sarah Palin to blame....Um, well what about this article which has been scrubbed from the internet?
This is a GREAT BLOG (link below) Post with a ton of information regarding the left's reaction to the shooting and their great efforts to twist this into a political opportunity.....The Left isn't kidding when they say "Never let a crisis go to waste"....
If the media really wants to improve the “caustic political climate” they may want to start at the White House.
The media and democrats want us to focus on the nation’s “caustic political climate” after the tragedy yesterday. Maybe they should start with President Obama. He may be the worst offender.
Obama: “They Bring a Knife…We Bring a Gun”
Obama to His Followers: “Get in Their Faces!”
Obama on ACORN Mobs: “I don’t want to quell anger. I think people are right to be angry! I’m angry!”**
Obama to His Mercenary Army: “Hit Back Twice As Hard”
Obama on the private sector: “We talk to these folks… so I know whose ass to kick.“
Obama to voters: Republican victory would mean “hand to hand combat”
Obama to lib supporters: “It’s time to Fight for it.”
Obama to Latino supporters: “Punish your enemies.”
Obama to democrats: “I’m itching for a fight.”
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