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The growing adoption of LEDs is having a tangible effect on carbon emissions

570 million

LED bulbs contributed to a reduction of 570 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions in 2017, according to an estimate by IHS Markit—equivalent to closing more than 160 coal power plants.

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570 million

LEDs produced by the Japanese firm Nichia contributed the most, representing a cut of 56 million tons of carbon dioxide, or 16 coal power plants.

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570 million

LEDs are much more efficient that fluorescent and incandescent lights. They use less electricity, helping reduce the burning of fossil fuels, and last much last longer, reducing waste.

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570 million

Together, LEDs sold by companies like Nichia, Cree, MLS, Samsung, and Osram reduced the global carbon footprint by an estimated 1.5% in 2017.

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