Archive for December 2024

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 … Source: Claims Journal

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 … Source: Claims Journal

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 … Source: Claims Journal

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 … Source: Claims Journal

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 … Source: Claims Journal

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, … Source: Claims Journal

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 … Source: Claims Journal

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 … Source: Claims Journal

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 … Source: Claims Journal

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 … Source: Claims Journal