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 ...

Legislators aim to use climate superfund programs to force oil companies to help cover the cost of global warming. A member ...

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 ...

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 ...

A bill to create a climate "superfund” in Maine has advanced out of a legislative committee. Supporters said fining major fossil fuel companies most responsible for climate change would help cover an ...