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Article Title: Towards An Era Of Eco-Friendly Theatre Lighting Equipment: An Imperative For A Transition From Incandescence To Light-Emitting-Diodes
by Asuquo, Nsikan Bassey

Abstract:
The heat and other dangerous consequences that emenate from the use of incandescent and florescent lamps in theatre lighting instruments during performances, not only posse adverse effects on performers and on performances, but also pose serious threats to the eco-system. On the other hand, the invention of LEDs � Light Emitting Diodes (an eco-friendly type of electrical light bulb ) provides a better alternative for an eco-friendly lighting system and some countries have even proscribed the use of incandescent lamps; yet, many theatre lighting equipments are still being manufactured with incandescent lamps and churned-out into the market; hence, in a bid to promote the use of environmentally friendly lighting system that would discontinue the adverse effects posed by incandescent and florescent lamps, this study situates its argument within the context of educational environmentalism - offering knowledge that urges to protect humans and their environment. Through a blend of scholarly and analytical framework, this study submits that a total transition from the use of incandescent lamps in theatre lighting equipments to the use of Light Emitting Diodes � LEDs lamps should be adopted by the theatre lighting equipment manufacturing countries (like the United Kingdom, China, United States of America, and others) in other to nip the problems generated by incandescent lights in the bud; and protect the theatre artists and the eco-system.

Keywords: Theatre Lighting, Global-warming, Incandescent lamps, LEDs, and Eco-friendliness

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