All Environmental Risk articles – Page 14

Analysis
2012 cat bond issuance 2012 the second highest on record

2013-01-31T12:56:00Z

US hurricane risk continues to be the number one peril on offer
Analysis
Beijing blanketed in toxic smog

2013-01-29T14:11:00Z

Flights cancelled from the capital after visibility is reduced to just 100 metres
Analysis
Willis identifies key emerging risks for businesses in 2013

2013-01-23T11:10:00Z

Extreme weather, reputational damage caused by social media and missed opportunities in emerging markets top the list
Analysis
StrategicRISK launches environmental research survey

2013-01-17T10:44:00Z

Comprehensive set of results to be published in StrategicRISK in spring 2013
Analysis
Aon launches geomagnetic report

2013-01-14T10:54:00Z

Report will review the threat of future weather events and potential risk management implications
Analysis
Rig owner to pay €1bn over Gulf oil spill

2013-01-04T10:13:00Z

Company admits to negligence on the rig which exploded in 2010 killing 11 workers.
Analysis
Fracking given green light in UK

2012-12-13T10:26:00Z

Announcement comes on same day as Committee on Climate Change says focus on renewable energy would be cheaper for consumers
Comment
Weathering the storm

2012-12-12T16:55:00Z

Today’s complex global economy makes the effect on businesses of violent weather events such as Superstorm Sandy more destructive, but there are ways to minimise the dangers
Analysis
Risk from natural disasters will increase, scientists warn

2012-11-27T15:01:00Z

UK Government report calls on risk reduction to protect lives and livelihoods from heightened risk of natural catastrophes
Analysis
BP to pay €3.5b – the biggest fine in US history

2012-11-16T11:14:00Z

The oil and natural gas giant pleaded guilty to 14 criminal charges and manslaughter
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Analysis
Is fracking really clean?

2012-11-01T00:00:00Z

Hydraulic fracturing continues to spread rapidly across the globe as a popular method of natural gas extraction. But there are mounting concerns about its contribution to groundwater pollution and long-term environmental impact
Analysis
Cyclone Nilam hits south-east India

2012-10-31T16:27:00Z

Wind speeds reach 100km/h as cyclone moves inland
Analysis
Hurricane Sandy could cost $45bn

2012-10-31T14:27:00Z

Potential for large business interruption sees initial damage estimates doubled
Analysis
Sandy causes New York's worst disruption in history

2012-10-30T12:08:00Z

“Major disaster” leaves at least 13 dead and over five million without power
Analysis
USA braced for arrival of Hurricane Sandy

2012-10-29T10:43:00Z

‘Frankenstorm’ set to cause widespread damage and disruption to major cities
Analysis
Hurricane Sandy makes second landfall in Cuba

2012-10-25T11:38:00Z

Maximum sustained winds were recorded at 114mph and are moving north
Analysis
Caribbean hit by tropical storm Rafael

2012-10-15T11:42:00Z

Latest tropical storm expected to reach hurricane strength later today
Analysis
Willis: LatAm energy industry should beware looming threats

2012-10-10T10:56:00Z

Energy and insurance industries must work together in order to satisfy the growing global demand for energy
Analysis
Warming ocean temperatures linked to wet European summers

2012-10-08T17:32:00Z

Study reveals warm North Atlantic Ocean causing wet summers across northern Europe
Analysis
Sumatra quake may have broken up Indian Ocean plate

2012-09-28T09:58:00Z

Series of massive earthquakes in April may result in the creation of a new tectonic plate