The laws aim to force oil companies to help pay for damage from global warming. Industry is gearing up for state-by-state battles.
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.
TRENTON -- A New Jersey climate bill could hold fossil fuel companies financially responsible for climate change and reshape New Jersey's relationship with oil companies. On Jan. 8, the state Senate ...