Although lauded for their environmental benefits, The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) reported that “mini-cars” do a poor job of protecting their occupants. In fact, research shows that the chance of a fatality in collisions with mid-size vehicles is almost double that of larger vehicles, and that number is tripled in single “mini-car” crashes. Although mini-cars therefore may be more environmentally friendly than other vehicles, tension exists between being safe and being “green”. It’s not easy being green……
BPA found in 9-% of newborns
December 3, 2009
BPA nine of 10 babies tested were born with bisphenol A in their systems as reported yesterday. Previous studies have found BPA in the urine of 93% of Americans tested. The last study tested the umbilical cord blood of U.S. newborns.