The laws aim to force oil companies to help pay for damage from global warming. Industry is gearing up for state-by-state battles.

As Connecticut experiences more intense weather events that cost taxpayers millions, environmental advocates are asking ...

New York environmental regulators have deemed a developer liable for an $18 million Westchester cleanup — but they haven’t ...

Climate activists, frustrated by unsuccessful climate lawsuits, have increasingly turned to “climate superfund” legislation as a new tool to make ...

Organizer for Sierra Club's Connecticut Chapter defends need for state to have a climate superfund.

Mainers have always valued their independence and pragmatism at solving policy problems. With divisive national politics, ...

Make polluters pay’ laws, led by blue states AGs, and accountability suits will be a major front for climate litigation for the coming years ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. TRENTON -- A New Jersey climate bill could hold fossil fuel companies financially responsible for climate change and reshape New ...