World leaders from 147 major economies have agreed to ban fluorescent lamps by 2027, marking the end of the industry, except for specific uses. The decision, made at the Minamata Convention on Mercury, follows a previous move to phase out compact fluorescent lamps by 2025. This decision is a significant step in combating climate change, air pollution, and biodiversity loss, with anticipated benefits such as avoiding 2.7 gigatonnes of CO2 emissions and eliminating 158 tonnes of mercury pollution. Environmental groups and experts applaud the move, emphasizing its broad benefits for communities and ecosystems.
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