Score another one for capitalism and . . . Wal-Mart
As discussed on Instapundit and elsewhere in the blogosphere, here's a truly heartening article. Compact fluorescent lightbulbs--not so good twenty years ago--are now much better. Enough so that we are about to save a lot a electricity in the U.S. and simultaneously help the environment significantly.
It's another example of capitalism's ever-astonishing capacity to create gains for everyone.
But by far the best part is who the agent of the change is going to be. The much-feared, much-reviled . . . Wal-Mart. The irony greatly entertains.
Another blow to the left. This follows in the wake of Wal-Mart's announcement that they will start selling organic food at much lower prices than your local hippie store.
Posted by: Jake | September 05, 2006 at 10:12 AM
I've replaced just about every bulb in the house with either fluorescents or 'long-life daylight' bulbs. Some have been burning almost continuously for 3 years. They cost more to buy (well, until Wal*Mart lowers the price even more) but way less to operate and they last much, much longer.
Posted by: JorgXMcKie | September 05, 2006 at 01:42 PM
About to? Where have you been?
Posted by: Lord | September 05, 2006 at 03:47 PM
Great points, we've been using those CFLs for years.
Posted by: Chris Meisenzahl | September 06, 2006 at 08:46 AM