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issue no. 5 vol. 2

Mercury: 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.

Light in a Growing Economy
The Thai scenario is that of a tropical country where industrialization has taken up speed. The country faces a relentless cooling demand and an annual peak-demand growth of 15%. Efficient lighting is part of the solution.

A Giant in Lighting
In the countries of the former Soviet Union, lighting-related CO2 emissions exceed the total CO2 emissions of many countries. With the equivalent of ~40 large power plants dedicated to lighting, both East and West will gain from increased cooperation. This is the theme of this issue's Guest Feature Article.

Regular Features

  • Lighting Technology
    Exit signs--the most efficient ones use less than 1 watt

  • Program News
    Scottish low-income-household program /
    USGreen Lights update

  • Human Factors
    High-quality task lighting /
    Lighting and UV radiation

  • Lighting Resources
    Right Light II /
    Electronic conference on lighting /
    IEA & DSM data base

  • Enlightening Notes
    Dim times in Cuba

  • Publications Received
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