Monthly Archives: <span>December 2024</span>

LL Bean Agrees to Injunction to End Skechers Shoe Lawsuit

LL Bean, the clothing and outdoor gear company, agreed to stop selling a line of casual shoes to settle a lawsuit in which Skechers USA accused it of copying a design for its own shoes, which have sold in the …

UK Shift Towards Battery-Powered Trains – What Are The Risks?

Battery power is set to gradually replace diesel-fueled generators on many U.K. train routes as the rail industry seeks to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reduce toxic pollutants. Some locomotive manufacturers are reportedly trialling lithium-ion batteries, but there are concerns …

US FDA Proposes Standardized Testing to Detect Asbestos in Talc Products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is proposing that cosmetic products containing talc should be tested using standardized methods to detect asbestos, a potential contaminant, according to documents posted on the federal register on Thursday. Why It’s Important Asbestos, a …

3 Years After the Marshall Fire: Wildfire Smoke’s Health Risks Can Linger Long-Term in Homes That Escape Burning

Three years ago, on Dec. 30, 2021, a wind-driven wildfire raced through two communities just outside Boulder, Colorado. In the span of about eight hours, more than 1,000 homes and businesses burned. The fire left entire blocks in ash, but …

FAA Probes Holiday Drone Show Accident That Injured a Boy in Florida

The Federal Aviation Administration said Dec. 23 that it has launched an investigation into why several drones collided and fell from the sky during a holiday show over the weekend in downtown Orlando, Florida, injuring a 7-year-old boy who required …

Oregon House Cat Died After Eating Pet Food That Tested Positive for Bird Flu

An Oregon house cat died after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu, Oregon authorities said, prompting a recall of raw frozen pet food that was sold nationwide. Northwest Naturals, a pet food company based in Portland, Oregon, …

New York to Fine Fossil Fuel Companies $75 Billion Under New Climate Law

New York state will fine fossil fuel companies a total of $75 billion over the next 25 years to pay for damage caused to the climate under a bill Governor Kathy Hochul signed into law on Thursday. The law is …

Japan Airlines Was Hit by a Cyberattack, Delaying Flights During the Year-End Holiday Season

Japan Airlines said it was hit by a cyberattack Thursday, causing delays to more than 20 domestic flights but the carrier said it was able to stop the onslaught and restore its systems hours later. There was no impact on …

Natural Disasters: Ensuring Continuity of Service

Over the last few years, we have seen a dramatic increase in the frequency and severity of natural disasters, notably flood and wildfire loss events. The majority of research findings to date indicate that weather-related natural disasters are already being …

Stellantis Unit to Pay $4.2 Million to Resolve California Emissions Probe

Stellantis unit FCA US agreed to pay $4.2 million to resolve a California investigation into excess emissions, the state said on Monday. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) said the vehicles covered by the settlement for violations of air quality …