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Scientists Detect 55 New Environmental Chemicals in Humans: Risk Alerts
Scientists have detected 55 new environmental chemicals in humans—including some with unknown sources and uses. By 2030, more than 60 countries could see their credit ratings cut due to climate ...
Risk Alerts: Toxic Baby Food and Endless Summers
Several popular baby food manufacturers are under fire for selling products containing toxic heavy metals. Climate change could be impacting seasonal lengths—leading to crop loss and environmental ...
Zurich Debuts New Business Unit Focused on Evolving Risks
Zurich Insurance Group created a new business unit designed to help customers address evolving risks. The global business unit, Zurich Resilience Solutions, is designed to provide services that help ...
Risk Alerts: Car Thieves Targeting Catalytic Converters; Alexa Concerns
Car thieves are targeting catalytic converters to access the valuable precious metals they contain. Researchers have identified new vulnerabilities in Amazon's Alexa.
Top 2021 Risks Look Much Like 2020: Pandemic Fallout and Cyber Attacks
There was no escaping the coronavirus in 2020 and the pandemic will dominate the risk landscape again in 2021, according to global leaders in business, risk management and insurance. A trio of ...
COVIDigation Part 3: What’s the Deal With Business Interruption Claims?
Well, 2020 is almost over. Am I right? Following up on previous work exploring the relationships between COVID-19 and business interruption insurance litigation, in this article we evaluate trends ...
QR Codes Can Open the Door for Hackers, and Other Risk Alerts
QR codes are a convenient tool for touchless transactions and services, but they may also open the door for hackers. Leakage from 5g wireless networks may impact weather forecasts. Amazon's new ...
Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Linked to Psychotic-Like Behaviors in Children: Risk Alerts
Using marijuana while pregnant has been linked to psychotic-like behaviors in children. The months spent social distancing at home may be taking a toll on our bodies. Greenland saw record ice loss in ...