How exposed is your casualty portfolio to “forever” chemicals? Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been used for decades to confer water-resistance and oil-repellency to a wide range of materials,…
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October 20th 2020: Comprehensive coverage of dietary supplements is now available in ChemMeta®! Three-quarters of all U.S. adults report taking a dietary supplement. And the scary thing is that dietary…
read moreThe “Toxic Trio” of hazardous cosmetic ingredients is now the “Toxic Twenty.” Responding to environmental and consumer protection organizations like the Environmental Working Group, the California state assembly in 2019…
read moreImagine the sight and sound of a sofa engulfed in flames juxtaposed with the question “Are you sitting comfortably?” This last-minute media campaign by the industry-funded lobby Citizens for Fire…
read moreSeptember 21st 2020: Comprehensive coverage of food additives is now available in ChemMeta®! Thousands of substances and chemicals are added to the processed foods we eat every day. Preservatives, anti-caking…
read moreAugust 24th 2020: Praedicat announces release of 4 new scenarios. Praedicat is excited to announce that we’ve added four new liability catastrophe scenarios to our library! As you know, our…
read moreFifth generation (5G) wireless networking technology promises to greatly improve wireless communication, significantly increasing data transmission speeds and reducing latency. The anticipated quantum leap in wireless networking performance is made…
read moreIn 2007 the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified shift work with circadian disruption as probably carcinogenic to humans on the basis of sufficient evidence in animals and…
read moreCannabidiol, or CBD, is all the rage. The non-psychoactive cannabinoid derived from marijuana plants can be found in myriad food, beverage, dietary supplement, and cosmetic products on the shelves of…
read moreAutism rates have risen dramatically in the United States over the last 30-40 years. While some of this increase in autism is likely due to greater awareness and broader diagnostic…
read moreThe increase in the incidence of various cancers in the 20th century led scientists to investigate potential environmental causes such as asbestos, silica, particulate matter, benzene, and formaldehyde. The signature health…
read moreHydraulic fracturing — the process of injecting millions of gallons of water and chemicals into shale formations to release oil and gas — has transformed energy production in the United…
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