Greenpeace has urged India to prohibit the use of incandescent light bulbs and opt for more energy-efficient lighting options in order to reduce the nation's greenhouse gas emissions by four percent. India is currently one of the top five polluters in the world and its carbon emissions are expected to triple by 2050 due to rapid economic development and population growth. Therefore, it is crucial for India to focus on improving energy efficiency. One method to address this issue is by replacing incandescent bulbs with compact fluorescent lights (CFLs), which consume less energy and can reduce emissions by four percent. If greenhouse gas emissions are not controlled, temperatures could increase by 1.8 to 4.0 degrees Celsius in the 21st century. The Indian subcontinent is predicted to be heavily impacted by global warming, leading to more frequent and severe natural disasters, increased disease, and hunger. Despite being more expensive, CFLs use 80 percent less energy than traditional incandescent bulbs, ultimately saving money for households and industries. Lighting accounts for 20 percent of electricity consumption in India, and switching to CFLs could help meet the country's growing power demands. In February, Australia made the announcement that it would be the initial country to prohibit light bulbs, stating that they would be gradually eliminated within three years. Environmentalists have raised concerns about the mercury content in CFLs, warning that their disposal could pose significant health risks due to the toxicity of this heavy metal. Despite this, global demand for CFLs remains low, making up just 10 percent of the world's market for light sources. Greenpeace reported that India uses 640 million incandescent light bulbs annually, compared to only 12 million CFLs.