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kid2908@slrpnk.net to Videos@lemmy.world · 1 year ago

UV light kills viruses. Why isn't it everywhere? | Vox

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UV light kills viruses. Why isn't it everywhere? | Vox

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kid2908@slrpnk.net to Videos@lemmy.world · 1 year ago
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UV light kills viruses. Why isn't it everywhere?
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The promise and pitfalls of using light to stop germs.Subscribe to our channel! http://goo.gl/0bsAjOWhen you think of disinfecting a space, what comes to min...
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    Here is a good reason why it shouldn’t be everywhere:

    https://arstechnica.com/health/2023/11/bored-ape-creator-says-uv-lights-at-apefest-burned-attendees-eyes-and-skin/

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      , they "determined that UV-A emitting lights installed in one corner of the event

      Well yeah. You’re supposed to use UV-C for these applications. They are fucking stupid

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      that is not a good reason, they used the wrong set of lights lol

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        The mere fact that you can use the wrong set of lights, which probably also says UV somewhere on the box, is a good reason.

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          Yeah someone is gonna install the wrong ones in like half of a country lol

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          If we applied that logic to everything, nothing would be permissible.

          “Let’s not use very safe and effective technology because it requires that people read!”

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