How Much Environmental Damage is Done by Turning on a Light Bulb? Recently I asked the question under the math section as to how much would it cost to leave a regular light bulb on all day. Well the general consensus is just a few cents. (not that we would ever leave it on all day) My mother in law is constantly turning of all the lights in our house, leaving us basically in the dark in the evenings not only because she is trying to save money but (being a long time sierra club member and environmentalist) her main concern is energy conservation. Where do we draw the line with energy conservation? I mean it seams so over the top to be sitting in the dark with only one light on most evenings. How much environmental damage is a light doing?

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buy a compact flourescent light bulbs. i got 2 for a buck at the dollar store.

the light is so much brighter. it consumes 23 watts of electricity but gives out a 100 watts electricity.

even the light is not harsh. in the normal light bulb u may find its so tough to look staright at the light bulb, here it%26#039;s easier.

so when ur annoying mother-in-law switches it off, tell her that ur burning only 23 watts. less than 50 watts of a normal lightulb and tell her to scram.

they also have great deals at wal-mart. buy em quick.