The most recent news on the #fossilfuel #divestment movement from all over the world (that means: from Twitter).
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November 29
I managed to include a proposal on public #fossilfuel #divestment within the Citizens' Declaration of the Belgian European Movement, spread to Belgian media and elected representatives. Check n°20 https://t.co/tSmJgwpp53 #climate @euromoveBE @Klimaatcoalitie @ClimateCoaliti1 pic.twitter.com/ZnkxVUxZf0
— Sebastien Willemart (@SebWillemart) November 29, 2017
November 25
#Schellnhuber unterstützt in seinem Vortrag sehr stark die #Divestment-Bewegung. #Klimapolitik #bdk17 pic.twitter.com/Nno2en5xrR
— Reinhard Bütikofer (@bueti) November 25, 2017
Why Canadian pension plans must #divest of fossil fuel investments – https://t.co/F8QNCKn1lk #Divestment
— Aryt Alasti (@AAlasti) November 25, 2017
November 24
Legendary climate activist @billmckibben of @350 addresses Green delegates attending #EGP27 in Karlstad 💚 Our fight for #fossilfuel #divestment and against #climatechange goes on 💪 pic.twitter.com/23A6OioUQs
— European Greens (@europeangreens) November 24, 2017
"A recipe against climate killers … Highly recommended reading." Effective #coal #divestment with https://t.co/E20QNOdKjz #CoalExit pic.twitter.com/fadox7kdP6
— urgewald (@urgewald) November 24, 2017
Funds with $630 billion react to Norway oil "revolution" https://t.co/fILZKYM5Er via @business
— SSE Initiative (@SSEinitiative) November 24, 2017
New #partnership takes aim at @Yale #divestment from #fossilfuels – it's time. #WalkTheWalk #Climate @FossilFreeYale https://t.co/qaHQ65WaSQ pic.twitter.com/19V8jeTPoN
— University Solar (@UniversitySolar) November 24, 2017
November 22
@Ma_Blon presenting his paper that compares the #divestment campaigns against fossil fuels, Apartheid and tobacco @GIIS_Ugent #brownbaglunches pic.twitter.com/q3HUehX0q4
— Thijs Van de Graaf (@thijsvandegraaf) November 22, 2017
November 21
Vital #PressRelease from members of #IndigenousWomen's Divestment Delegations to Europe – 'Norwegian Oil Fund Recommends Divesting $37 Billion from #Oil and Gas Industry After Meeting #StandingRock Activists in Ongoing Global #Divestment Push' https://t.co/k87AAnGY8Q pic.twitter.com/Bf9kbdIrnq
— WECAN, International (@WECAN_INTL) November 21, 2017
#Divestment by Norwegian wealth fund could withdraw $2.86bn in equities from Canadian oil & gas companies, including hundreds of millions from largest #oilsands and pipeline companies #cdnpoli #ableg https://t.co/olKRoc34OK pic.twitter.com/20NolA5s6j
— Patrick DeRochie (@PatDeRocH) November 21, 2017
November 18
Big Oil, ‘Unloved and On Sale’ https://t.co/1GsW92554e @rakteem @LatimerCole #ClimateRisk #Divestment #ExxonMobile #Norway #OilIndustry pic.twitter.com/NiGz13WpPo
— IEEFA.org (@ieefa_institute) November 18, 2017
#Divestment away from oil and coal. What started as a small movement only some years ago, is now reshaping international markets. Now this: $1 trillion sovereign wealth fund divesting from fossil fuels!! https://t.co/mwl2oZkr5U
— EKOenergy (@EKOenergy_) November 18, 2017
Norway pension provider Storebrand expands coal #divestment criteria:
– companies involved in construction of new coal-fired power plants
– firms “that do not divest from #coal companies they are likely to have left in their portfolios”. @RustySue https://t.co/c7igcB08k1— Fossil Free Indexes (@FossilFreeIndxs) November 18, 2017
end #coal, end subsidies for#fossilfuels, Worldbank and others must accelerate #divestment also in #KosovoA https://t.co/rOCMigGFie
— WWF Schweiz (@WWF_Schweiz) November 18, 2017
November 17
Norway's idea to exit oil stocks is shot heard round the world #divestment #fossilfuels #ESG https://t.co/leK5vMNe7u
— Emily Chasan (@echasan) November 17, 2017
Sierra Club urges divestment from Wells Fargo! Rally in support Nov. 30th #nopipelines #bankexithttps://t.co/hB4SLBTP0W pic.twitter.com/5sC6smytld
— FossilFreeCalifornia (@FossilFreeCA) November 17, 2017
November 16
Norway's $1tn wealth fund proposes ditching oil and gas investments https://t.co/5blKaeZMFq #divest #divestment #divestny #climate #fossilfree #Norway
— Richard Brooks (@RichBrooks350) November 16, 2017
Not something you see every day: The whole Stoxx 600 energy index drops as Norway's sovereign wealth fund says it's selling oil and gas holdings, more on @TheTerminal pic.twitter.com/HxaIlzThn7
— BBG Energy News (@BloombergNRG) November 16, 2017
WOW, it seems #Divestment works!!! Not only to remove social license of #fossilfuel companies to operate, but also to hurt them financially. https://t.co/TOjao7OCnA
— Sandro Benz (@sandro_benz) November 16, 2017
“That one of the world’s biggest sovereign wealth funds of a country that has built its wealth on oil is looking at turning its back on coal, oil & gas companies is a major milestone for the #divestment movement…” @nwoje https://t.co/XzR6BdrE3o
— 350.org Europe (@350Europe) November 16, 2017
Another advisory board member of CICERO Climate Finance @storebrand_no announcing #divestment from fossil fuels today. Good news with increased investor awareness about #ClimateRisk https://t.co/vTUUcyWvSX
— CICERO (@CICERO_klima) November 16, 2017
November 15
Growing number of global insurance firms divesting from fossil fuels | Environment | The Guardian #divestment https://t.co/mB952GLl2G
— Alec Roberts (@Alec_Roberts) November 15, 2017
Fossil Free UCSC is one of the campus groups taking action today to demand a powerful #ClimateLegacy from their adminstrators, join in solidarity with work happening on the ground in Germany at #COP23, and point forward to the Days of Dedication on 11/18! pic.twitter.com/78NQWNDJnW
— Power Shift Network (@powershiftnet) November 15, 2017
November 14
In the same week @uniofeastanglia announced their #divestment, they rank 1st class in our 2017 #UniversityLeague! Great job!
Full results here: https://t.co/BoV5EmqJPE pic.twitter.com/l10xRb40SH
— People & Planet (@peopleandplanet) November 14, 2017
Today @Greenpeace and Norwegian environmental organization @NaturogUngdom are challenging the Norwegian government in court for allowing oil companies to drill for new oil in the Arctic #PeopleVsArcticOil pic.twitter.com/MCAnVB4t1Y
— Save The Arctic (@savethearctic) November 14, 2017
Nice! @Unilever CEO @PaulPolman gives a shout to to the fossil fuel #divestment movement for helping decarbonize the global economy. #COP23
— Jamie Henn (@Agent350) November 14, 2017
November 13
15,000+ world scientists update their 1992 "Warning to Humanity" with "A Second Notice" about environmental destruction. https://t.co/gri4LSm4MX
— BioScience AIBS (@BioScienceAIBS) November 13, 2017
Australia’s largest private health insurer @medibank announces it will divest tens of millions of dollars from #FossilFuels because of the effects of #ClimateChange on human health! #SRI #divest https://t.co/5Mbp8FwQFc
— Eurosif (@Eurosif) November 13, 2017
It's great to see a major corporation acknowledge that good public health and fossil fuels are not compatible. #Divest Find out more and congratulate Medibank: https://t.co/w3cwOSZvJ4 pic.twitter.com/gaYY6sDtvt
— Market Forces (@market_forces) November 13, 2017
Council pension fund is divesting £1.2bn from fossil fuels for financial and moral reasons, taking Climate Action https://t.co/DUVRvqEn23 #Divestment #divest #cop23 #climate #pensions @GoFossilFree @FossilFree_UK
— Richard Brooks (@RichBrooks350) November 13, 2017
Tomorrow, a climate trial starts in Norway! We are arguing that drilling for oil violates the Paris Agreement as well as the Norwegian constitution. Winning this case could set a precedent for future climate cases around the world. #PeopleVsArcticOil pic.twitter.com/TXRUfnoxVo
— Greenpeace Canada (@GreenpeaceCA) November 13, 2017
15,000+ world scientists update their 1992 "Warning to Humanity" with "A Second Notice" about environmental destruction. https://t.co/gri4LSm4MX
— BioScience AIBS (@BioScienceAIBS) November 13, 2017
"How long have you been told that renewables can only compete if subsidised? Now we have passed this point in time. Now, fossil fuels can only compete if subsidised" – Anthony Hobley @arhobley #COP23 #COP23Investors pic.twitter.com/e5BtFwTcy4
— UNEP FI (@UNEP_FI) November 13, 2017
G20 countries spend $444bn a year to support the production of fossil fuels, 4x more than in renewables. Time is ticking to shift financial flows! https://t.co/N22aEO0Qaw #COP23 #StopFundingFossils #Renewables4Climate pic.twitter.com/5aKfcuCwBa
— CAN EUROPE (@CANEurope) November 13, 2017
November 12
.@NYCComptroller still invests over $3B in the likes of Exxon. Here’s what to do:
1) Join @TishJames public hearing Nov 29 to #DivestNY
2) Join a #FossiFree house party in your community to build a world that puts people & planet first!
More here -> https://t.co/46CiQnPQLL
— Fossil Free (@GoFossilFree) November 12, 2017
November 11
We’ve nearly reached our 500 signature target! Please sign and share – let’s make sure that Plymouth University never invest in fossil fuels! #fossilfuels #divestment #plymouthuni https://t.co/AzjX8N4PxS
— Eleanor Gilbert (@EleJaneMBO) November 11, 2017
November 10
If you agree that local authority pension funds shouldn't be investing in companies that are damaging the #climate and putting their members' savings at risk, email your councillors and ask them to call for #divestment from fossil fuels: https://t.co/telujNQBEV #FuellingtheFire
— Ali Abbas (@ali_mfoe) November 10, 2017
UN's announcement of partners for #COP23 recognises BNP Paribas #divestment from oil, gas. A move that others should follow to #KeepItInTheGround https://t.co/vDGrrlbthh
— StuartCapstick (@StuartBCapstick) November 10, 2017
VICTORY: UEA DIVESTS FROM FOSSIL FUELS 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Amazing work Fossil Free UEA who have been campaigning for… https://t.co/81Bb8eZXIb
— People & Planet (@peopleandplanet) November 10, 2017
Bishops say Exxon #divestment would show 'moral leadership' https://t.co/dpNirKo0sF
— IntentionalEndowment (@IntentEndowment) November 10, 2017
November 9
Campaign video online! Joe tells you all you need to know about https://t.co/E20QNOdKjz: "Divestment made easy"… https://t.co/fWKUpwmVne
— urgewald (@urgewald) November 9, 2017
New #divestment tool: LDF grantee @urgewald launches comprehensive #coal database – the Global Coal Exit List https://t.co/8fKupVMurE pic.twitter.com/q1uA8d2Cij
— DiCaprio Foundation (@dicapriofdn) November 9, 2017
Councils across the UK are investing more than £16 billion in the fossil fuel industry – it's time to stop #FuellingtheFire and go #FossilFree. https://t.co/TmVUIWSudp pic.twitter.com/GFoBUyD5KW
— Quakers in Britain (@BritishQuakers) November 9, 2017
November 8
Congrats to @CHGfinance for launching their EFT on the #NYSE yesterday! This is big news for #divestment! #investment #fossilfuels pic.twitter.com/EhLGJzrVSi
— Natural Capitalism (@natcapsolutions) November 8, 2017
November 7
On moral high ground, faith and #divestment leadership https://t.co/o1234ZqonW
— Andreas Goldthau (@goldthau) November 7, 2017
Interfaith dialogue and propositions on #fossilfuel #divestment at #COP23 workshops, by @350. Different faiths, one mission. #climatechange pic.twitter.com/4NGtTFlCBE
— Giorgio Gotra (@GiorgioGtr) November 7, 2017
Solidarity to Loughborough People & Planet demanding #divestment on campus! https://t.co/sa8hVIw3YL
— People & Planet (@peopleandplanet) November 7, 2017
November 6
.@howardfrumkin #divestment is a driver of decarbonization, "known to us as primary care" #APHA2017 #climatechangeshealth @LancetCountdown
— Divest 4 Democracy (@democracydivest) November 6, 2017
Can religions help in the fight against #climatechange by encouraging #divestment? https://t.co/6NRFhnnp7s pic.twitter.com/7ISFJr7zQL
— Ethex (@ethexuk) November 5, 2017
Banks must stop funding #climatechange says former Archbishop @GoodMoneyGirl https://t.co/7eOhGJZ4oN #divestment pic.twitter.com/h58gtdumtJ
— Ethex (@ethexuk) November 6, 2017
University faith leaders unite in push for #divestment [at University of Cambridge] – https://t.co/IbxLeWGVZb #Divest
— Aryt Alasti (@AAlasti) November 6, 2017
November 4
First database that shows ALL major #coal companies. First effective coal #divestment tool. https://t.co/l0AoYK3VNC https://t.co/1opWqtzau1
— Stephen Flood (@floodsg) November 3, 2017
Great project by https://t.co/ndLzjhKJGL map around de-investment and fight to end coal #fossilfree #pcsbonn #cop23
— Presse PCS2017 (@PCSBonn) November 4, 2017
November 3
Can CalPERS #Divestment Make A Difference In Controversial Projects?, https://t.co/7y4nfWTgAq @JBenBradford @CapRadioNews #EngageForChange
— CalPERS (@CalPERS) November 3, 2017
Activists at @Middlebury renew call for #fossilfuel #divestment with help of @billmckibben. https://t.co/DYVsbCNO8V #climatechange pic.twitter.com/PFeT30IgOg
— University Solar (@UniversitySolar) November 3, 2017
November 2
Climate Leadership means actively ending fossil fuel production. Or we passively wait until that system breaks down. https://t.co/1GIRvBmGbZ
— Fossil Free Berlin (@DivestBerlin) November 2, 2017
November 1
What @ShareActionUK say about engagement & #divestment with #Shell and #BP@GMPF_LGPS https://t.co/mkyII3iZXdhttps://t.co/Ykj6yyzmLH pic.twitter.com/8KJiIW9JNx
— SteadyStateMcr (@SteadyStateMcr) November 1, 2017
I just supported Divest from Coal! on @ThunderclapIt // @urgewald https://t.co/qwsq2BWphB
— Fin do Carbón (@FinDoCarbon) November 1, 2017
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