Here's a whole blog devoted to the idiocy that is the light bulb ban. DON'T read it..It will anger you.

LightBulbChoice.com | Repeal the Incandencent Light Bulb Ban!

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There is a rapid, emerging shortage of rare earth metals, a primary component used in the manufacture of fluorescent lamps – principally phosphors. Phosphors are transition metal compounds or rare earth compounds of various types. The most common uses of phosphors are prevalent in green technologies...