Plastics containing Bisphenol-A linked to child misbehavior Yes we know, everything causes cancer, nothing is safe for our kids, a lot of paranoia, right? Sometimes these concerns are for real. A chemical of significant importance to parents and scientists these days is Bisphenol-A (BPA). BPA is a common chemical used in plastics for increased flexibility and molding. It can be found in your child’s plastic sippy cup, binkies, and even canned food. The lining found inside some canned foods is very similar to high density plastics, thus likely to contain significant levels of BPA. Numerous studies have proven that BPA can negatively impact your health. Experts have advised people to shop for BPA-free products. In general, avoiding plastics whenever possible is a good idea.

(Reuters) - Toyota Formula One driver Jarno Trulli of Italy drives during the qualifying session of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit October 31, 2009. REUTERS/Caren Firouz (UNITED ARAB EMIRATES SPORT MOTOR RACING)

(AP) - Brawn GP Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain steers his car out of the pit lane ahead of BMW Sauber driver Robert Kubica of Poland and Toyota driver Jarno Trulli of Italy during the qualifying session at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place here on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

(AP) - Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland steers his car ahead of Toyota driver Kamui Kobayashi of Japan in the sunset during qualifying for Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009. The Emirates Formula One Grand Prix will take place here on Sunday, Nov. 1, 2009. (AP Photo/Gero Breloer)

Just when you think all human activities are making the environment worse, news comes that our efforts to improve efficiency and reduce environmental impacts (0ur environmental footprint) are doing some good. According to a new U.S. Geological Survey report, the U S is using less water now than during the peak years of 1975 and 1980, despite a 30 percent population increase during the same time period.

Leaders at companies that develop low-carbon energy told a Senate panel that climate legislation would create millions of new jobs, but lawmakers from fossil-fuel dependent states said the bill would hit employment in the traditional energy economy.

(AFP/File) - File photo shows a factory worker assembling a car at a Toyota Motors plant in Aichi prefecture. Japan's factory output rose for a seventh straight month in September, data showed Thursday - the latest sign the world's second largest economy is slowly recovering from a deep recession.(AFP/File/Toshifumi Kitamura)

(AFP/File) - File photo shows a factory worker assembling Prius hybrid vehicles at Toyota Motors' Tsutsumi factory. Asia's biggest economy grew in April-June for the first time in five quarters, but weak domestic demand, renewed deflation and the negative impact of a strong yen on exports are casting a cloud over recovery prospects.(AFP/File/Toshifumi Kitamura)

(AFP/File) - A Toyota showroom in Tokyo. The world's largest auto-maker is likely to report a smaller-than-expected operating loss in the six months to September thanks to recovering sales and a weaker yen, a report said Thursday.(AFP/File/Yoshikazu Tsuno)

President Barack Obama will announce the largest investment of economic stimulus funds in clean energy during a visit to Florida, an Obama administration official said on Monday. The announcement will involve the smart grid, which will help bring energy from clean domestic sources to consumers in 49 states and help build a strong and more reliable electricity grid