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Science- A Boon Or A Bane ?
There is a drastic change in the lives we are leading today and that we had 10 years ago. Science has changed the face of the world with great advancements being made in every field. But we all know that everything has both pros and cons. The most suitable example that can be quoted here is that of the traditional light bulbs.
The traditional light bulbs or incandescent bulbs despite helping the world come out of darkness, have threatened, constantly, to add continuous menaces to an already on-the-edge eco-system.
For long the scientists and technologists had been in search of its alternative. After some trials, they came up with CFL’s or compact fluorescent lamps, as said in full. Though their explicit advantages are very much visible, the peoples’ indifference towards their usage has lessen their potential contribution in making this world a better place.
Almost 12-15 percent of world’s electricity is consumed to provide sufficient light. Ironically, a major share of the energy assigned to the lighting purpose is irrationally consumed by those inefficient traditional light bulbs. Hence, their increased usage, due to booming infrastructures around the world, has led to nothing but climate destruction, global warming and paralyzed eco-system.
The major disadvantage of traditional light bulbs is that, they are not at all energy efficient sources and are also effecting the eco system. In addition to that the light produced is too dim. So, these reasons should be sufficient for anyone to limit their usage and help protect the environment as finally we would be the sufferers.
According to a research, an incandescent bulb converts only 5% of the energy consumed into light wasting the rest of it whereas a CFL, can almost produce the same amount of light as the energy consumed so saving up to 80% of energy. So, it is clearly evident that CFL is a far better option than the traditional bulbs.
Moreover, their life span is more than 8-10 times longer than any ordinary bulb. Definitely, it can be a best buy as it not only reduces the global warming dangers, it minimizes the holes in your pockets too.
Moreover, compact fluorescent light bulbs can illuminate your home in a much livelier way, and yet be really low on power cost. Using a CFL lamp makes the ambiance much more radiant in its own unique way, with the light being much more on the whiter side. It can work wonders as accent lighting, with paintings and colored features coming out in their correct contrasts.