environmental strategist, between the lines: Nothing is conclusive here, just an FYI. Take a look at the attachment about the EPA and what they are looking into. Make sure your client’s know the EPA microscope is looking into their industry practices. Might be a good time to get some pollution insurance. Jon Hurdle, Reuters Published…
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Study finds reusable grocery bags can harbor dangerous bacteria
Study finds reusable grocery bags can harbor dangerous bacteria Published: Friday, June 25, 2010, 4:00 AM Scott Shaw, The Plain Dealer More and more shoppers are buying reusable bags, but be sure to wash them every week or so to avoid possible food contamination. Those reusable, fabric shopping bags may be kind to the environment,…
State begins cleanup of massive illegal dump
environmental Strategist, between the lines: This story is a perfect example of why any client you have the owns vacant property should give serious consideration to buying a pollution liability insurance policy. Illegally disposing of waste is a tens of billions of dollars a year industry in the United States. Under Federal law if you…
Residential Homebuilder Settles Clean Water Act Violations in 21 States
Company allegedly violated Clean Water Act storm water requirements December 6, 2010 Beazer Homes USA Inc., a national residential homebuilder, agreed to pay a $925,000 civil penalty to resolve alleged Clean Water Act violations at its construction sites in 21 states, the Justice Department and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced. As part of the…
Radiation worries in Dentist chairs
By WALT BOGDANICH and JO CRAVEN McGINTY Because children and adolescents are particularly vulnerable to radiation, doctors three years ago mounted a national campaign to protect them by reducing diagnostic radiation to only those levels seen as absolutely necessary. It is a message that has resonated in many clinics and hospitals. Yet there is one…
Prospecting for Brownfields
environmental Strategist between the lines: There are millions of Brownfield sites in this country. They use the term Brownfields versus Greenfield’s which are undeveloped land. I see Brownfields much like an annuity for insurance agents. Why? Because once you assist with the pollution insurance for the Brownfield, whatever they turn the Brownfield site into (i.e.…
Parking lots threaten water quality
Jun 17 2010 Jeff Gillies A recent study of parking lots by Purdue University came up with the following information on parking lots impact upon our environment. Parking lots can soup up stream-bound rainwater with pollutants like oil and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, or PAHs, according to another Purdue parking lot study. Some pavement sealants have…
New Report Shows Brownfield Redevelopment in Cities Leads to More Jobs
Environmental Strategist, between the lines: Brownfields are economic multipliers that offer great opportunities for insurance professionals. The report below will give you an overview of what has been accomplished by a few cities. Considering we have millions of Brownfield sites in our country and no matter where you live you have Brownfields in your marketing…
New Law Requires AAI
environmental Strategist, between the lines: If you have participated in one of our environmental risk management and insurance seminars you know we tell you that ERMI’s research shows that roughly 50% of Phase I studies are inaccurate. To support this research, a few years ago ASTM (the group that developed the Phase I and Phase…
McDonalds pulls 12M cadmium-tainted Shrek glasses
McDonald’s pulls 12M cadmium-tainted “Shrek” glasses