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  2. Phase-out of incandescent light bulbs - Wikipedia

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    In January 2011, the province of British Columbia banned retailers from ordering 75- or 100-watt incandescent bulbs. [84] Canada's Energy Efficiency Regulations are published on the Natural Resources Canada website. [85] The Canadian federal government banned the import and sale of 75- and 100-watt incandescent bulbs, effective 1 January 2014.

  3. Zinsco - Wikipedia

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    Zinsco would remain with copper in both their panels and breakers until the third major copper shortage in the early 1960s, when they would switch to an aluminum bus. In 1963, Zinsco introduced the R-38 twin breaker, which was the only twin circuit breaker that also made contact on both bus-bars for 240 volts in a single breaker space.

  4. List of people banned from entering Canada - Wikipedia

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    Name Country of origin Occupation Reason banned Ban lifted 50 Cent United States Rapper Temporarily denied entry in 2005, due to criminal record and promoting gun violence in music.

  5. Federal Pacific Electric Corporation - Wikipedia

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    [4] [5] It had many satellite locations, including sales and manufacturing plants throughout the United States, and some in partnership overseas. [6] [7] [8] The company, in its earliest form as Federal Electric, a lighted sign company, was founded in 1901. It later made home and kitchen appliances, neon signs, police sirens, and circuit-breakers.

  6. Phase-out of polystyrene foam - Wikipedia

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    Washington, D.C. banned polystyrene foam takeout containers on January 1, 2016. The ban was expanded on January 1, 2021, to include the retail sale of polystyrene foam. [89] American Samoa banned the import, sale, and distribution of polystyrene foam containers on February 6, 2024, taking effect 60 days later. [90]

  7. 13 Foods Banned in Other Countries (but Not Here) - AOL

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    1. Ritz Crackers. Wouldn't ya know, a cracker that's all the rage in America is considered an outrage abroad. Ritz crackers are outlawed in several other countries, including the United Kingdom ...

  8. Canadian Solar - Wikipedia

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    The $250 million plant, which will employ up to 1,500 people, is designed to produce 20,000 solar panels a day, totaling 5 GW of annual production capacity. [6] In March 2024, Canadian Solar agreed to supply Sol Systems with solar modules from the finished factory. [8] The company’s other manufacturing centers are in Asia and Canada. [6]

  9. List of banned political parties - Wikipedia

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    It was the first party banned in Greece since the end of the Greek junta in 1974. [27] A law passed in 2023 prohibiting parties led by people convicted of crimes from running in elections resulted in Golden Dawn and National Party – Greeks being prohibited from the 2023 Greek legislative election. [28] [29]