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New York has formalized its ban on high-volume hydraulic fracturing for natural gas after a seven-year environmental and health review. Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens announced the decision Monday, saying a ban was the “only reasonable alternative” after … The post New York Formalizes Fracking Ban After 7 Year Review appeared first on…

Geologists at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory are studying lava samples that might help fine-tune projections if Kilauea sends another 2,000-degree river of molten rock toward homes in lower Puna. The lava flow saw its 1-year anniversary yesterday but hasn’t threatened … The post Scientists Study Kilauea Lava to Improve Projections appeared first on Claims Journal.…

Entrepreneur Elon Musk’s aim to transport astronauts aboard commercial spacecraft was set back Sunday when one of his unmanned cargo rockets exploded in a fireball minutes after launch. The disintegration of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket – the latest reminder that … The post Another SpaceX Rocket Blows Up, Adding Snag to Musk’s Space-Taxi Vision appeared…

General Motors Co. directors don’t have to face investors’ allegations that lax supervision allowed the company to make cars with faulty ignition systems blamed for more than 100 people their lives. GM’s board had adequate risk-assessment systems in place even … The post GM Directors Will Not Have to Face Flawed Ignition Claims appeared first…

There will be no baggies of pot awaiting patients today when Minnesota joins 21 other states in offering medical marijuana. No glass pipes, no plants to tend at home. Instead, the nation’s latest medical marijuana program is a world of … The post Medical Pot Sales Begins in Minnesota appeared first on Claims Journal. Source:…

The Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) revealed that 72 percent of women in insurance believe their industry is making progress to achieve gender equality. For the second year in a row, more than two-thirds (68 percent) of women stated that … The post 72% of Women See Insurance Industry Working Towards Gender Equality appeared first…

ING announced the hire of Ernie Zayicek as a director, leading the coverage of North American insurance companies. He will focus on transactions for ING’s North American insurance clients and will report to Nick Smit, head of Financial Institutions North … The post Zayicek Appointed Head of ING Insurance North America appeared first on Claims…

Addressing resiliency and understanding the types of disasters that can impact businesses are key factors to weathering disasters, according to a bulletin issued by Sedgwick earlier this year. Forecasting major industry trends that employers should watch in 2015, the bulletin … The post Key Factors to Weathering Disasters appeared first on Claims Journal. Source: Claims…

Organizers in every motorsport try to walk a fine line between creating fast, entertaining racing and keeping drivers and riders safe. Finding that middle ground is particularly vital in IndyCar, where cars occasionally go airborne in accidents. Many drivers at … The post IndyCar Straddles Line Between Speed, Safety appeared first on Claims Journal. Source:…

Most midsize business leaders view a data breach among their top risks and a majority consider IT security ‘very important’ when selecting a supplier, according to The Hartford’s survey of midsize business owners and C-level executives. They have good reason … The post 4 in 10 Midsize Businesses Have Experienced A Data Breach appeared first…