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MERCURY AND THE ENVIRONMENTBy Michael RobertsAlmost all modern lighting technologies depend on using mercury inside the lamp envelope for operation. When considering the environmental impact of the mercury in lighting, we must take three major factors into consideration: • The type of mercury (solid or liquid) which is present in the lamps, • The amount of mercury present in a particular type of lamp, and • The lifespan of the lamp which will determine the amount of mercur …