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Pollution Kills 9 Million People a Year, Mostly in Poorer Nations

Premature deaths from common pollution sources have risen by two-thirds globally since 2000, a dark consequence of the economic development that has lifted millions from extreme poverty this century. ...

Deadly Soot Levels Unchecked as Big Oil, EPA Spar Over Regs

A deadly form of soot pollution from U.S. refineries has gone unregulated for decades because of a dispute between the U.S. oil industry and federal environmental officials over how to measure it, ...

Polluted Skies Over Texas: Emissions Soar as Freeze Shuts Refineries

The largest U.S. oil refiners released tons of air pollutants into the skies over Texas this past week, according to figures provided to the state, as refineries and petrochemical plants in the ...

Ranking U.S. Insurers: How They Score on ESG Performance

For the past several years, environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors have figured prominently in the investment decisions of institutional investors, pension funds and shareholders. The ...

California, Battered by Wildfires, Rejects Trump’s Proposed Clean-Air Plan Rollbacks

With his proposal to roll back fuel economy and emissions standards for cars and trucks Thursday, President Donald Trump drew a line in the California sand. The nation's most populous state wasted no ...

Marsh: Demand Spikes in Europe for Environmental Impairment Liability Cover

There has been a marked increase in the number of companies purchasing environmental impairment liability (EIL) cover across Europe in recent years, mainly due to an increase in regulation and buyer ...

U.S. Brewer Yuengling Paying $10M to Settle Water Pollution Case

D.G. Yuengling and Son Inc, the oldest U.S. brewing company, will pay close to $10 million to settle charges it violated the federal Clean Water Act through the excessive discharge of pollutants by ...

XL Catlin Introduces Wholesale Pollution and Professional Insurance Policy for U.S. Trade Contractors

XL Catlin's North America Environmental insurance business has developed a new wholesale pollution and professional insurance policy for U.S. trade contractors. XL Catlin's new wholesale Contractors' ...

Helping Agricultural Businesses Manage Pollution Risks

Pollution poses a serious risk for agricultural businesses, but a new report from Chubb provides risk managers with tips on reducing those risks and addressing potential gaps in insurance coverage. ...

Massive Calif. Methane Leak Ranks as Largest U.S. Event of Its Kind

The months-long natural gas leak that forced thousands of Los Angeles residents from their homes ranks as the largest known accidental methane release in U.S. history, equal to the annual greenhouse ...