India phasing out incadescent lights to save 55 tons of greenhouse gases.

WASHINGTON, Mar 3 (OneWorld.net) - The second most populous country in the world is phasing out incandescent light bulbs in favor of energy-saving fluorescent bulbs, reports Greenpeace in India, calling the move an important step toward a cleaner energy future.

The government-orchestrated Bachat Lamp Yojana program will replace 400 million traditional incandescent light bulbs across India with compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs), which use significantly less energy and have a longer life span than regular bulbs. The initiative is expected to reduce India's greenhouse gas emissions by 55 tons per year.