A new twist for light bulbs that conserve energy

Earth Day is bringing brighter prospects for perhaps the most pervasive symbol of the environmental movement: the compact fluorescent bulb.

Starting Tuesday, all three of the world’s top bulb manufacturers plan to roll out CFLs this year that look and perform more like traditional incandescent bulbs.

"Any time you can make those compact fluorescent lights more easily and readily exchangeable for incandescents, the more attractive they are for consumers," says Kateri Callahan, president of the Alliance to Save Energy. "It’s really very exciting."

By Paul Davidson, USA TODAY

Full Story: http://www.usatoday.com/tech/products/environment/2008-04-21-light-bulbs_N.htm