In Ireland there is going to be a switch from traditional light bulbs to favor energy-efficient bulbs that produce less carbon-dioxide emissions. As well as putting a ban on the traditional light bulbs, cars will be penalized for high emissions. All this will go into effect in about a year. By not using old incandescent light bulbs the carbon-dioxide emissions could be cut by up to 700,000 tons. This is a huge Ireland is taking a leading role in banning traditional light bulbs as early as 2009. reduction of toxins. Ireland seems to be taking this ban seriously and is one of the first to set clear goals for the future. Instead of suggestions Ireland is taking steps to ensure that the ban is set in place, and placing rigid restrictions on cars. In recent years the economic boom in Ireland has caused increases energy consumption and emissions. It is the hope that the new restrictions will help out the economy and improve environmental records.
This new ban on light bulbs seems like a small move to improve emissions but the numbers prove different. If the emissions can be cut so drastically by the new guidelines then they should be implemented. If everyone is aware of the upcoming ban then it will probably work. By placing tax restrictions on vehicles more people will want to drive more environmentally friendly cars. It is important that places like London that have had a bad reputation in the past for pollution, to set clear goals and plans for the future to change. For London the plans are even bigger for the future and more extreme guidelines will be set to meet the goals for 2020.
Jennifer Collins
http://www.reuters.com/article/environmentNews/idUSL0660168620071207?sp=true
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