'We will not pick up toxic new bulbs': Councils say energy-saving lights are too dangerous for binmen | Mail Online

Councils across the UK are refusing to pick up low-energy lightbulbs from homes as they contain toxic mercury, which gives off poisonous vapours.

But confused consumers are putting the new bulbs – classed as hazardous waste – in their dustbins when they burn out, potentially putting the safety of thousands of binmen at risk.

The New Nostradamus of the North: Putin´s dream of controlling Europe´s energy future is over (2)

German Der Spiegel focuses on the coming shale gas revolution in Europe, which will put an end to Putin´s dream of controlling Europe´s energy future:

Carbon tax could be disaster for industry: Rio - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)

Mining giant Rio Tinto has warned the carbon tax is "potentially disastrous" for industry unless a far more generous compensation package is offered than under Kevin Rudd's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.