Environmental risk – Page 18
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InterviewsVolcanic ash doesn’t pose health risk
Health experts say the ash pollution isn’t falling to ground level and even if it does the effects would be mild
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Online onlyEcolabel products linked to rainforest destruction
New report reveals sham of environmental labels
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InterviewsAirlines urge Europe to reopen skies
International Air Transport Association criticises Europe’s blanket closure of airspace
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Online onlyVesuvius eruption could kill 8,000 and cost $24bn
Willis ranks 10 of Europes most dangerous volcanoes, Icelandic volcano Eyjafjallajökull not on list
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InterviewsVolcanic ash disrupts flights in Europe and US
Escaping floodwaters could cause major damage in Iceland, says RMS
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Online onlyVolcanic ash cloud to hit London
A Met forecast puts the ash cloud directly over London at 6pm causing more disruption to flights
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Interviews25 die in West Virginia mine explosion
Rescue operation underway following deadliest mine explosion since 1984
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FeaturesCleaning up after ourselves
Dorothée Prunier of ACE assesses the impact for companies of the European directive on environmental liability
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Online onlyAirline prices flying high
2009 one of the most expensive years for Airline insurers, says broker
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Online onlyChile earthquake among world’s most powerful
RMS says insurance penetration is high in Chile and losses are expected to rise
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FeaturesBorn free and equal
The multinational that abuses its power in poorer countries risks financial losses, litigation and reputational ruin. Yet shocking cases of exploitation still occur. It is time to take responsibility, says Nathan Skinner
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FeaturesDangerous results
2009 was a relatively mild year for natural catastrophes, with losses well below average. But with the tragedy in Haiti in January, and rising global temperatures continuing to put certain regions under pressure, there is no cause for complacency, argues Nathan Skinner
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Online onlyHSB warns of equipment failure risk in snow
Insurer advised businesses that heating systems should be kept operating at all times
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Online onlyEl Niño could dull hurricanes in Australia
Guy Carp predicted below-average activity in the Australia region for the 2009/10 hurricane season
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Online onlyOECD cautious on Copenhagen climate deal
Countries’ declared emissions reduction targets are not yet enough
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Online onlyClimate conference delivers non-binding deal
Organisers hope to reach firmer deal one year from now
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FeaturesOn thin ice!
Using pioneering ice-drilling methods, one survey team has made the most ominous predictions yet for the future of the polar caps. Nathan Skinner looks at the perils facing the Arctic – and those who explore it
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Online onlyEmerging economy front runner in climate policy for the first time
Brazil knocks Sweden down a notch in Climate Change Performance Index
