Executive Summary: While the advancement of technology in electric vehicles and other lithium-ion powered goods facilitates energy transition from fossil fuels, the fire risks associated with such products need proactive management, writes Dr. William Moore, global loss prevention director, The …
Federal investigators looking into what caused a ship to crash into a vital Baltimore bridge last month are honing in on the vessel’s electrical system, US National Transportation Safety Board Chair Jennifer Homendy said Wednesday. The safety board is examining …
The 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Taiwan’s east coast on April 3 caused substantial damage, particularly in Hualien with collapsed buildings and infrastructure disruptions. However, insurers are expected to weather the financial impact well, according to GlobalData, the London-based data …
The New York area’s strongest earthquake in 140 years rattled northern New Jersey on Friday morning, shaking office buildings in Manhattan and snarling travel. The preliminary 4.8-magnitude temblor was the strongest in the New York area since 1884, according to …
Thousands of homes and businesses were without power this week as severe weather roared through several states, causing at least one death and spawning possible tornadoes. Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia and Georgia were …
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers said Thursday it expects to open a new channel to the Port of Baltimore by the end of April, freeing up commercial shipping blocked by a collapsed bridge, and then restore port access to …
A 2024 Atlantic hurricane season forecast calls for 23 named storms, 11 hurricanes and five major hurricanes. This is the 41st year Colorado State University’s tropical meteorology project has made forecasts of the upcoming season’s Atlantic basin hurricane activity. Accuweather …
Storms and tornadoes are in the forecast for states across the Midwest in the US, with further weather warnings and advisories stretching further east. There is a moderate risk of severe thunderstorms — which could bring hail, tornadoes, and straight-line …
Ports along the US East Coast are modifying their operations to absorb cargo diverted from Baltimore harbor, where salvage specialists are starting the daunting task of clearing debris from the destroyed Francis Scott Key Bridge. The Port of Virginia, with …
The Biden administration is warning states to be on guard for cyberattacks against water systems, citing ongoing threats from hackers linked to the governments of Iran and China. “Disabling cyberattacks are striking water and wastewater systems throughout the United States,” …