Humanism isn’t just about challenging the religionists, or faith schools, or funerals. It’s also about values – about doing the right thing – so if we’re serious about saving the planet (and most would say we are), should we be using traditional light bulbs? Shouldn’t they be banned? Have you got rid of yours?

A 2001 survey of public attitudes to Quality of Life and to the Environment showed that only a third of the respondents regularly used low energy bulbs, which use 67% less energy than traditional bulbs. You can buy low-energy bulbs from all good home supplies retailers, or online from Energy Savers Direct, amongst others. They don’t just help to save the planet – they save you money too.

Link: BBC NEWS | Science/Nature | Light bulbs: Not such a bright idea