news archives - december 2007
 | Heartland Institute Sponsors International Climate Change Conference
February 29, 2008 – The Heartland Institute is sponsoring the first major international conference to focus on issues and questions not answered by advocates of the theory of man-made global warming. The conference, which is taking place in New York City, runs March 2-4. more... |
| Lexington Introduces Policy for Homeowners Generating Own Power
February 26, 2008 – Lexington Insurance Company, an American International Group company, today announced LexElite Eco-Homeownersm, insurance for homeowners generating their own power using geothermal, solar or wind systems. LexElite Eco-Homeowner also provides industry-leading coverage for eco-landscaping, plantings used to provide shade or influence wind movement to reduce heating and cooling expenses. more... |
 | Hurricane Losses Due to People, Not Stronger Storms: Study
February 22, 2008 -- A team of scientists have found that the economic damages from hurricanes have increased in the United States over time due to greater population, infrastructure, and wealth on the U.S. coastlines, and not to any spike in the number or intensity of hurricanes. more... |
| Zurich Providing Political Risk Insurance for Carbon Credit Projects
February 20, 2008 – Zurich has announced that it is providing political risk insurance for carbon credit projects. This is the first time Zurich has offered coverage for these types of “green” products in emerging markets. more... |
 | More Needs to be Done With Impact of Climate Change, Underwriters Say
February 18, 2008 – Fifty-seven percent of the underwriters interviewed for Lloyd’s fourth annual underwriting survey believe that more needs to be done to prepare for the impact of climate change. more... |
| Investors Tackle Climate Change Risks, Opportunities
February 14, 2008 – Nearly 50 leading U.S. and European institutional investors have released a climate change action plan to boost investments in energy efficiency and clean energy technologies and require tougher scrutiny of carbon-intensive investments that may pose long-term financial risks. more... |
| Industry Needs To Share Insights on Climate Risks: Swiss Re Executive
February 14, 2008 – Rick Murray, managing director of Swiss Re, told attendees to the United Nations Climate Risk Summit that the insurance industry needs to share its “deep knowledge and expertise” into the risks of climate change. more... |
| Using Corn for Biofuels Increases GHGs: Study
February 7, 2008 – A Princeton University study has found that using corn-based ethanol, instead of producing a 20 percent savings, nearly doubles greenhouse gas emissions. more... |
