A bright idea !

There has been much talk about how we can save the planet by reducing carbon dioxide emissions, but mostly this has involved shutting down noxious industries or spending astronomical amounts on " cleaner " electricity generation. All of the ideas so far advanced either sharply increase unemployment - or bankrupt the treasury.
Finally - an idea that actual works and can be implemented by every member of the community at minimal cost.
There is a proposal to ban the old fashioned filament light globes - that have been with us for over two centuries - and require that every such light globe in Australia be replaced with the new generation of globes that give more light for less power.
Estimates suggest that if every light globe in Australia made this change demand for electricity would fall by twenty percent - and every household power bill would drop sharply. As a consequence, Co2 emissions would face a similar sharp fall.
The old filament light globe is wasteful in that over ninety percent of the electricity used results in heat - and only a minuscule amount of power generates light. It's demise is long overdue.
How the change to the more efficient - but initially dearer to buy - globe occurs is yet to be settled. Probably the most efficient method would be to outlaw the sale of filament globes and have them removed from the shops. This would be a slow - but practical way - to ensure that they eventually penetrate one hundred percent of homes and shops.
The government may also consider a free swap. Bring in your old filament globe - and get a free issue of the new, more efficient unit in exchange.
Whatever method is used, this is a great idea and the first really practical way of reducing the growing demand for electricity - and at the same time reducing emissions.
Lets hope this does not become a political football. A great opportunity exists to do something practical - and the time for implementation is - NOW !