Inside is iron core and copper wiring ... the mercury would be the same and it would still be harmful. Magnetic CFLs do have mercury too, but the lamp is detachable. So you can recycle the ...

Mercury, a trace impurity in coal, is released into the atmosphere along with carbon dioxide—a greenhouse gas—during combustion. In fact, one of the largest sources of atmospheric Hg is coal-fired ...

CFLs are long-lasting, but they do contain small amounts of mercury, making them toxic to the environment. They should never be tossed in your household trash, and if broken, the debris should be ...

Inside is iron core and copper wiring ... the mercury would be the same and it would still be harmful. Magnetic CFLs do have mercury too, but the lamp is detachable. So you can recycle the ...