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 that this technology could pose unique fire safety challenges. The potential environmental impact of such an event is also a significant consideration that should be factored into the equation.
Over the last 20 years, the environmental insurance industry has seen a change in the severity of contamination incidents, as well as a transition over causation