Inert gas asphyxiation lacks oxygen and consists of an asphyxiant gas (one or more of argon, nitrogen or carbon dioxide), causing the animals to lose consciousness. Argon and nitrogen are important components of a gassing process which seem to cause no pain, and for this reason many consider some types of controlled atmosphere killing more humane than other methods of killing. However, "stunning" is often done using carbon dioxide. If carbon dioxide is used, controlled atmosphere killing is not the same as inert gas asphyxia, because carbon dioxide at high concentrations (above 5%) is not biologically inert, but rather is toxic and also
Phase-out of incandescent light bulbs potentially visually-obstructive snow and ice on warning lights and signs. The heat is also used to melt the wax inside lava lamps. Some CFLs may not be compatible with existing dimming circuits such as those using TRIACs, although more dimmable CFLs are expected to become available as the phase-outs continue. Mains voltage halogen bulbs provide a somewhat more efficient dimmable alternative to common incandescent bulbs and are readily available, although they too will be phased out in the EU from September 2018. Dimmable LED lamps are available from several vendors, although not all LED lamps are compatible with dimmers and