The article starts by stating: "The compact fluorescent lamp, or CFL, has reached eco-friendly superstardom. It's touted everywhere you look as one of the best and easiest ways for consumers to help the planet."

But can this little bulb with the distinctive swirly shape really make such a big difference in reducing global warming? Absolutely. According to the U.S. Energy Star program, if every American home replaced just one standard incandescent light bulb with a long-lasting CFL, we would prevent greenhouse gases equal to the emissions of 800,000 cars.

If you want to save money and help flip the switch on global warming, it's time to jump on the CFL bandwagon.

I am 95% converted, with only a couple of bulbs waiting to burn out.