Dear Reader:
Humans spend 90% of their time indoors, a big portion of which under electric lighting. This subjects us to the prospect of physical imbalances, which in turn can make us not only less happy, but less productive. Now, …
Circadian Rhythms and The Use of Color Tuning Read More »
Dear Reader:
Those fluorescent lamps you’re considering replacing with new LED are a toxic bomb, so we suggest you think carefully about their handling and disposition as you plan out your retrofit project.
They’ve got to be handled properly, because …
Fluorescent’s Mercury, a Cause of Damage to Children’s Nervous Systems Read More »
Dear Reader:
There are a myriad of reasons why our industrial lighting contracting company does what it does, including the altruistic purposes for which we ply our craft. The projects in which we engage inevitably result in energy reductions, which …
LED’s Effect on Nitric Oxide, a Major Contributor to Respiratory Disease Read More »
…Mercury exists in various forms: elemental (or metallic) and inorganic (to which people may be exposed through their occupation); and organic (e.g., methylmercury, to which people may be exposed through their diet). These forms of mercury differ in their degree
…Acute or chronic mercury exposure can cause adverse effects during any period of development. Mercury is a highly toxic element; there is no known safe level of exposure. Ideally, neither children nor adults should have any mercury in their bodies
Industrial pollution can lower the pH of precipitation, creating acid rain. This type of acid precipitation can directly kill some organisms, like trees and fish, devastating ecosystems.
Health Effects of Acid Rain Read More »
