environmental

PFAS Exclusions in Insurance for Environmental Consulting Firms – Go Health Pro

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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

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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

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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

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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

Contrasting Environmental Governance in India and the European Union – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

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Switzerland’s Ongoing Debate on Environmental Limits and Economic Growth – EJIL: Talk! – Go Health Pro

In November 2024, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached an record level of 1500, categorizing the city as ‘hazardous’ and solidifying its status as the most polluted urban area globally. This alarming statistic highlights the urgent need for systemic reforms in environmental governance. Across the globe, similar environmental crises emerge within varying institutional and legal … Read more

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