LEDs Are An Important Climate Change Solution

LED bulbs help reduce air pollution, making the air healthier to breathe for kids and others who suffer from asthma, heart disease and many respiratory ailments. Most household energy still comes from coal-burning power plants. About 12 percent of the energy we use at home powers our lighting -- from ceiling fixtures and under-counter lights to table and bedside lamps. An LED bulb uses 70-90 percent less energy than a standard bulb, limiting the need to burn that much more coal.