I'm not so hot on the CFL's, but....

This article is an example of horrible journalism.

Yes, "flickering" can be problematic; but is there any association between CFL's and skin problems?

None listed (except in the sensational headline)!

I prefer LED's

...and while I trace back to Leeds,
I think these Spectrum folks (from your link) are only interested in profits.
http://www.its.leeds.ac.uk/projects/spectrum/consortium.html

They are taking a 'BAD' comment out of context, and running with it, I think.

Pyrolysis creates reduced carbon! ...Time for the next step in our evolutionary symbiosis with fire.