Daily Roundup: April 14, 2009

Less Endangered: On Borneo, some 2,000 orangutans were found, adding about 5 percent to the world’s known numbers for the species. National Geographic

BPA Ban: This weekend, Canada will become the first nation to declare that bisphenol A is a health hazard. The toxic substance has been found in the country’s wastewater system. Treehugger

Water Power: Researchers are trying to figure out whether hydropower from the Gulf Stream can be channeled to power Southern Florida. Scientific American

RIP: John Maddox, the influential editor of the journal Nature has died. Nature

Getting Clean: Ubermom Kelly Ripa introduced an eco-friendly washer-dryer set by Electrolux. Ecorazzi

--Avital Binshtock