Efforts to replace fluorescent lamps with light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are likely to accelerate in Japan, as the manufacture, import and export of such lamps will be banned at the end of 2027.

Japan's cabinet on Tuesday approved a revision to a government ordinance to prohibit the manufacture as well as the import and export of all fluorescent lamps for general lighting by the end of 2027.

Fluorescent lamps containing mercury are seen in this October 2023 file photo taken in Tokyo. (Mainichi) TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Japan's Cabinet on Tuesday approved a revision to a government ordinance ...

The Flexible Films Recycling Alliance hopes to boost the recovery of post-consumer films, which has an abysmal recycling rate ...

As big of a milestone as that was for him, he helped the Hawks get a huge monkey off their back: For the first time since late February 2023, the Hawks have won three straight games.

With their slow grooves, droning arrangements, and mesmerizing guitar licks, Khruangbin is one of many “lava lamp bands” that are gaining popularity. English singer-songwriter Richard Hawley ...

The New Orleans Saints have been officially eliminated from playoff contention for the fourth consecutive season, marking a significant downturn for a franchise that was once a perennial ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Casey DeSmith stopped 27 shots to lead the Dallas Stars to their sixth straight victory, 4-1 over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night. The Stars won for the seventh ...

WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Dylan Larkin and Lucas Raymond each scored power-play goals to help lead the Detroit Red Wings to a 4-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night that extended ...

A hospital has secured crucial equipment for seriously ill children through funds raised by recycling plastic bottles and cans. The recycling drive was started by three porters at Cork University ...

Alperen Sengun is averaging 18.8 points, 10.4 rebounds and five assists for the Rockets. LAST 10 GAMES: Wizards: 3-7, averaging 112.1 points, 47.0 rebounds, 27.1 assists, 7.4 steals and 5.3 blocks ...