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201290 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Political Systems

Bulb Fiction

201290 minPGdocumentary

7.2/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

A ban on incandescent light bulbs in the EU mandates a switch to compact fluorescent lamps, which contain mercury and pose health risks.

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A ban on incandescent light bulbs in the EU mandates a switch to compact fluorescent lamps, which contain mercury and pose health risks.

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Christoph Mayrdirector

Christoph Mayrwriter

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Brussels served as the backdrop for the European Commission's 2009 ban on incandescent light bulbs. The law mandated a shift to compact fluorescent lamps containing mercury. "Bulb Fiction" details the fallout from this policy. It features interviews with industry leaders and public policy officials. The film questions the claimed benefits of these energy-saving alternatives and reveals health risks associated with their use. Critics argue that the costs outweigh the advantages for citizens.

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