While the ripples of Verein KlimaSeniorinnen continue to spread in the academic world, with discussions about potential implications for the future jurisprudence of the ECtHR, on January 30, 2025, the Court handed down another landmark judgment in the field of environmental litigation. The case of Cannavacciuolo and Others v. Italy addressed the systematic and large-scale pollution phenomenon caused by the mismanagement of hazardous waste in parts of the Campania region in the South of Italy. The judgment is ground-breaking for finding a violation of the right to life (Article 2 ECHR) for the first time in connection with environmental pollution (further aspects of the case have been discussed on the blog here).
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PFAS Exclusions in Insurance for Environmental Consulting Firms – Go Health Pro
Concern over perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—often called “forever chemicals”—continues to escalate. These persistent contaminants pose significant challenges not only to regulators and industries but also to insurers, particularly those providing coverage to environmental consulting firms. PFAS exclusions are popping up across various liability policies, leaving many firms in a precarious position as they grapple … Read more
Mosaic Launches Combined General, Environmental Liability Cover – Go Health Pro
Mosaic Insurance has launched a combined environmental product that merges primary commercial general liability with a suite of added pollution and professional coverages. The company’s new Site Pollution & General Liability (SGL) form provides primary and excess (supported and unsupported) capabilities with $25 million in excess capacity and is available to retail and wholesale brokers. … Read more
Switzerland’s Ongoing Debate on Environmental Limits and Economic Growth – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro
The KlimaSeniorinnen case, decided by the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) on April 9th, 2024, marks a turning point in climate litigation and the interplay between human rights and environmental law. In its judgment, the ECtHR held that Switzerland’s failure to adopt sufficient climate measures violated Article 8 of the European Convention on Human … Read more
French conservatives and government take aim at environmental agencies – Go Health Pro
SEVERIN MILLET For several months now, the French executive branch has fueled or allowed to flourish an atmosphere of hostility toward state agencies responsible for environmental and/or health protection. The wave of hostility, which has come even from the offices of the president and the prime minister, has included spreading false information, questioning the integrity … Read more
