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

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

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

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

A bill to create a climate "superfund” in Maine has advanced out of a legislative committee. Supporters said fining major ...

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 ...

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