You know how a light bulb shows up above the cartoon character's head whenever s/he has a good idea? Well, compact fluorescent light bulbs themselves are a bright idea for anyone concerned with saving money, using less energy, and cutting the amount of heat-trapping gases that are contributing to global warming. Believe it or not, changing light bulbs can make an enormous difference in all of that.

Many solutions to environmental and economic problems feel a bit daunting. In this podcast, PennFuture's D.J. Trischler speaks with Jeff Deyette from the Union of Concerned Scientists about the pros (and cons) of compact florescent lamps, or CFLs. While the bulbs today do cost slightly more to purchase, they actually save you money (up to $30 dollars over the life of the bulb) and they're helping us slow down global warming. That's quite a bargain!

Jeff shares other important tips on how to save energy, how to dispose of CFLs, and how to do your part to become part of the solution. For more information on CFLs, click here.

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