Cities around the country that have installed energy-efficient traffic lights are discovering a hazardous downside: The bulbs don't burn hot enough to melt snow and can become crusted over in a storm — a problem blamed for dozens of accidents and at least one death.Oops
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Wednesday, December 16, 2009
It's not easy being green--part III
Energy-efficient traffic lights may be hazardous to your health.