A Broader Perspective Lamp-related mercury represents a very small fraction of total mercury releases. Nevertheless, the problem with mercury in discarded lamps is being taken seriously. Managing Mercury Lamp-Related ercury reresents a very small fraction of total mercury releases. Nervertheless, the problem with mercury in descarded lamps is being taken seiously. The Thai scenario is that of a tropical country where industrialization has taken up speed.
Efficient lighting is part of the solution.
In the countries of the former Soviet Union, lighting-related CO2 emissions exceed the total CO2 emissions of many countries. This is the theme of this issue's Guest Feature Article.