This is part one of a two-part series on lighting’s environmental and human impacts. Part II: “Light Impacts,” is available here.
Light-emitting diode–lit sconce showcases solid-state technology. Although many engineers expect solid-state alternatives to render bulbs obsolete in the next couple of decades, some are still working to cut the heavy energy and environmental costs associated with traditional lighting.
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