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 ...

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

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 ...

The Trump administration is playing a leading role in litigation to stop climate action. Blockbuster legal fights over climate policy are on the horizon this year as the Trump administration and ...

The proposal would force big oil companies to pay for damages to the state resulting from a warming climate driven by greenhouse gas pollution from burning fossil fuels.

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

NJ lawmakers advanced the “Climate Superfund Act,” a bill that would make fossil fuel companies financially responsible for ...