March 13, 2009

how many scientists does it take to change our light bulbs?

Speakers:
Mike Simpson, Technical & Design Director, Philips Lighting UK
Dr. Michelle C. Bloor, Senior Lecturer in Environmental Science, University of Portsmouth
Dr Robert Sarkany, Head of the Photodermatology Unit, St John’s Institute of Dermatology
Daniel Curtis, Demand Reduction expert at the UK Energy Research Centre and Senior Energy Researcher at the Environmental Change Institute, University of Oxford

Quality of light, dimming, the carbon cost of use vs manufacture, exposure to UV, the effect of mercury on health and the environment, and emerging technologies – all were explored by the experts at this background briefing.