Many people are already making the switch to new, more energy-efficient light bulbs. But soon, you won't have a choice. Beginning this year, the incandescent light bulbs that you've been using for decades
Many people are already making the switch to new, more energy efficient light bulbs. But soon, you won't have a choice. Starting this year, the incandescent light bulbs that you've been using for decades will start disappearing from store shelves.
Environmental Protection Agency experts are advising people who think they have a mercury spill of any kind in their homes to go to the EPA website and explore the options for cleanup before they do anything.
Matthew Huyser mitigated a mercury spill at Whitnel Elementary in Lenoir, N. C.
He said that people were concerned because almost every home has something with mercury in it.
"The new compact fluorescent bulbs do contain a small amount of mercury and should be handled carefully," he said.
There are warnings on the boxes and an 800 number to call if a consumer has questions. The best thing to do, he said, is go to www.epa.gov and follow the instructions.
Procedures will vary depending on what has to be cleaned up. The website will go over the do's and don'ts of cleaning mercury.
Two things not to do, said Huyser, is use a vacuum cleaner or a broom to clean up the mess. Mercury can cause brain damage and other health issues, especially if exposed to it over a long period of time.
Vapors present the biggest hazard and experts say if mercury is present, so is the vapor.
When encased in glass such as in thermometers and electrical devices such as thermostats and light bulbs, the mercury is contained safely.
It's when those items break open that problems develop. Keep children away from any broken containers and go to the website for advise.
Approximately 80 percent of Americans suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, and many people turn to medication or surgery for relief. You already know that too much activity, as well as
Approximately 80 percent of Americans suffer from back pain at some point in their lives, and many people turn to medication or surgery for relief. But Peggy Hall says the answer can be found on your own two feet!
Every pet owner knows a dog can get into just about anything around the house. One woman found that out the hard way when her dog ate a bunch of grapes! Turns out, that's one of the most dangerous foods
Every pet owner knows a dog can get into just about anything around the house. But these common snacks could be fatal for Fido.
He used to run a bakery in Douglas, Georgia; but he turned over the mixers and ovens and pie pans to his children so he could pursue his real dream: Inventing.
He used to run a bakery in Douglas, Georgia; but he turned over the mixers and ovens and pie pans to his children so he could pursue his real dream: Inventing.
Here's a troubling statistic: the CDC says one in five high schoolers smokes cigarettes. So how is the National Cancer Institute getting kids to kick the habit? Well - they created an app for that.
Here's a troubling statistic: the CDC says one in five high schoolers smokes cigarettes. So how is the National Cancer Institute getting kids to kick the habit? Well - they created an app for that.
About 12 Americans die every year from venomous snake bites. But hundreds more are bitten and survive only because they receive life-saving antivenin in the nick of time.
Flooding can bring snakes to the surface of your yard, but this one is especially dangerous! America Now Expert Jules Sylvester shows how you can spot it, and what to do if you get bitten.
Mice are one of the most resilient mammals living on the planet. Some people have them as pets, and they're also used in laboratory experiments. If wild mice get inside your house, they can potentially
If wild mice find a way inside your home, they can potentially cause thousands of dollars worth of damage to your drywall and insulation. They can also transmit a harmful disease which can cause death in humans.
