Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Photo Credit: iStock Environmentally conscious consumers have been choosing LED light bulbs over alternative options for some time ...

Chicago residents are weathering a dangerous cold snap this week — but so are the trees. After a post on X warning of “exploding trees” went viral on social media ahead of this week’s polar vortex, ...

WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Hazardous conditions are expected throughout much of the nation as a major winter storm continues to take shape this week. Days ahead of the storm’s expected arrival, there were ...

It turns out that trees can actually explode when temperatures drop. Trees can explode during extreme cold due to sap expansion when it freezes. Oak, maple, and fruit trees with high moisture are most ...

Could the most dangerous appliance in your home be your table lamp? If you're using CFL bulbs, you could be letting more than light into your life. Germany issues warning to United States amid 'deep ...

Compact fluorescent light bulbs (CFLs) debuted in the 1980s and became popular a couple of decades later, when manufacturers improved their performance and fit. These bulbs are about 75% more ...

As of January 1, 2026, the state of Illinois has banned the sale of screw-base or bayonet-base compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), with plans to further ban the sale of pin-base bulbs and CFL tubes in ...

(The Center Square) – One of the nearly 300 new laws that took effect in Illinois on New Year’s Day is a ban on compact fluorescent light bulbs. State Rep. Nicholas Smith (D-Chicago) introduced House ...

It’s almost 2026, which means if you don’t have any smart home devices yet, you’ve fallen behind the curve. Smarter homes mean better energy efficiency, lower energy bills, but most of all greater ...