New Bulbs For California

California is poised to become the first U.S. state to ban incandescent light bulbs, after a key committee vote in the state legislature. The set the stage for a sharp reduction in carbon dioxide emissions when all bulbs are replaced with trendy compact fluorescent bulbs, which cost more but last longer and use less electricity. California estimates it can prevent the emissions of 1.82 million metric tons of carbon dioxide with the mass bulb-switch proposal. What's a compact fluorescent bulb? Learn more in eco-speak.