Environmental Risks are becoming a more prominent and signficant area of risk creating the real likelihood of claims against businesses and organisations. Battling the typical conservative attitude by some in industry to make money at all costs, to more stringent laws and lobby groups seeking to protect the environment for future generations, issues will arise that will lead to claims against many different groups. Here are some examples from around the world.
BP Oil Spill set to settle soon
Halliburton objects to Gulf spill settlement
A battle over an Engineered Crop
New claims made in Radiation Law Suit
Residents sue Corn Plant over pollution
Air Quality settlement sees Coal fired plants close
Power Station disputes 3,200 local deaths figure
