The most recent news on the #fossilfuel #divestment movement from all over the world (that means: from Twitter).
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October 31
https://twitter.com/1o5CleanEnergy/status/925376981058932737
.@TheLancet is calling for #divestment. About time @UTAS_ got on board #climatehealth pic.twitter.com/Ob3fsD452l
— Alice McGushin (@AlMcGush) October 31, 2017
Helping universities and colleges navigate the #fossilfuel #divestment debate. Watch our video here https://t.co/ugRpXlyyjj pic.twitter.com/v6U78OIJy0
— Rathbone BrothersPlc (@Rathbones1742) October 31, 2017
.@UNEP #EmissionsGap report confirms WMO Greenhouse Gas Bulletin on need for urgent #ClimateAction to implement #ParisAgreement #COP23 pic.twitter.com/3Kr3gkM7FA
— WMO | OMM (@WMO) October 31, 2017
October 30
This story re the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) bidding on coal assets of Rio Tinto isn't getting the attention it deserves. #DivestNow This is happening as many #pensionfunds improve voting & investment strategies. Sad. https://t.co/hHOLMMrNoD
— Rosanna Landis Weaver (@LandisWeaver) October 30, 2017
October 27
Don't miss the @urgewald Press Conference at #COP23 in Bonn on November 9th: https://t.co/lzzwxV6ozQ #Coal #Divestment #ClimateJustice pic.twitter.com/QPvjp9qa9I
— ClimateRealityAfrica (@AfricaCRP) October 27, 2017
October 26
We're pleased to announce that The Carbon Underground, 2017 edition is now available. https://t.co/X0cpqEeOVr #energy #investments #CO2
— Fossil Free Indexes (@FossilFreeIndxs) October 26, 2017
#Fiduciary Duty, Divestment, and Fossil Fuels in an Era of #ClimateRisk: https://t.co/V1qR3xxW1I #RIWeek17 @RIACanada pic.twitter.com/XB9C4uGMk5
— The Wealth Steward (@wealth_steward) October 26, 2017
Today we launch the #decoalonise campaign platform! Share this video to show the world why we need to come together https://t.co/wBRdgRcnal pic.twitter.com/UsHrYig6VJ
— 350 Africa (@350Africa) October 26, 2017
October 25
BOOM! Fossil fuel divestment commitments surpass 800! Together we're building a #fossilfree world. https://t.co/YLvC4ljI0I pic.twitter.com/pp63qhwfG1
— Lindsay Meiman (@lindsaymeim14) October 25, 2017
More actions to #DivestTheGlobe. #Zurich Switzerland. https://t.co/D7eCCwiprt
— 350.org Europe (@350Europe) October 25, 2017
October 24
The age of fossil fuels is over. We are ready to create the change. Sign the #FossilFree pledge today: https://t.co/B9ckqdcGC2 pic.twitter.com/0KXYYY2AwX
— 350 dot org (@350) October 24, 2017
And they're back! @MazaskaTalks is still feeding us with LIVE updates and information here >> https://t.co/cJeZZMB4is#DivestTheGlobe pic.twitter.com/LW1MlGqIK1
— Greenpeace Canada (@GreenpeaceCA) October 23, 2017
October 23
This is how we start the #DivestTheGlobe campaign: 98 faith & ethics orgs urge banks to stop financing fossil fuels⚡️https://t.co/Zt7ewzFgST
— Jackie Fielder (@FielderJackie) October 23, 2017
Tomorrow, the largest ever protests against fossil fuel investment begins. Join: https://t.co/5ZKxogiK8H #cdnpoli #bcpoli #DivestTheGlobe pic.twitter.com/YvgrOmy8z6
— Mike Hudema (@MikeHudema) October 23, 2017
Unconventional reserves in 2C scenario that need to remain underground: all oilsand, 50% of unconv.oil, 83% av unconv. gas @PwC_no @Norsif pic.twitter.com/ahYiWwCLti
— Susanne Gløersen (@SusanneOslo) October 23, 2017
Student and Youth Panel: testimonies for #divestment at Massachusetts legislative hearing – https://t.co/GjGolRIjJE #Divest
— Aryt Alasti (@AAlasti) October 23, 2017
#EquatorBanksAct Asian Enviro Leaders call on Banks to #DefundDisasters #DivestTheGlobe @350 @BankTrack @Greenpeacehttps://t.co/wjvuz3V6mT pic.twitter.com/yngxWqdQDQ
— 350 Japan (@350_Japan) October 23, 2017
Excellent @janppiotrowski piece on how we're making headway at the World Bank! #StopFundingFossils #DivestTheGlobe https://t.co/ViS4zkbRIr
— Oil Change International (@PriceofOil) October 23, 2017
If you are invested in @Chase @WellsFargo @BankofAmerica @usbank @TDBank, you are investing in #climate disaster. Today, we #DivestTheGlobe
— Divest Invest (@divestinvestorg) October 23, 2017
October 22
#Indigenous Women's #Divestment Delegation to Europe. @WECAN_INTL #climatechange #rightsofnature
Press Release: https://t.co/0Vl75BR63Y pic.twitter.com/K7E9Dx6PFG— KalliopeiaFoundation (@KalliopeiaF) October 21, 2017
October 20
Vassar's Campus Investment Responsibility Committee votes for fossil fuel #divestment — https://t.co/RRpMbjv1hD
— IntentionalEndowment (@IntentEndowment) October 20, 2017
Plain as day, yet few see it coming yet… "There’s a Dangerous Bubble in the Fossil-Fuel Economy." https://t.co/judK03vp8D
— Garvin Jabusch (@Garvin1313) October 20, 2017
Sign on to https://t.co/lMvSTRyMYB and join #PaloAlto #Divestment and #PublicBanking teach-in on MON 10/23 https://t.co/GiGEzbi0Ey … pic.twitter.com/ss6wO9GoBA
— Mel Liu (@mliuminous) October 20, 2017
Monday in 35+ US cities, people tell banks: stop funding disaster! #DivestTheGlobe #MazaskaTalks @Chase @WellsFargo https://t.co/fYfyIHPByt
— Sierra Club (@SierraClub) October 20, 2017
It is inevitable that #divestment is the way of the future. #FossilFuels are not a viable investment. @Thomasvandyck #Bioneers17 pic.twitter.com/PuWhlJ5vZr
— Ten Strands (@TenStrands) October 20, 2017
October 19
Doctors call for fossil fuel #divestment https://t.co/9zKcYMGsFo Oil and coal are bad for public health. @DocsEnvAus @350 @350Australia
— Matthew Rimmer (@DrRimmer) October 18, 2017
#IndigenousWomen standing 4 justice& #rights-leading way in #fossilfuel #divestment mvmt during Europe delegation 📷 :https://t.co/8aikQmhCcf pic.twitter.com/xKetnuqKGa
— WECAN, International (@WECAN_INTL) October 19, 2017
Fantastic comedy sketch from @FossilFreeTCD #changemakers @GreenCampusIE #FossilFreeIreland #Divestment @TCD_Greens @tcddublin @trocaire pic.twitter.com/MysKkQe2rZ
— Gary Tyrrell (@Gar_Tyrrell) October 19, 2017
Only 4 days until the 91 banks meet in Brazil. Did you already sign on to #MazaskaTalks action days to show your support? #EquatorBanksAct pic.twitter.com/CydrMWWyuT
— Equator Banks, Act! (@EP_ActCampaign) October 19, 2017
October 18
Indigenous Women’s Delegation Pursues Fossil Fuel #Divestment Across Europe, Amidst Growing Global Movement https://t.co/kZpt1xO762
— IntentionalEndowment (@IntentEndowment) October 18, 2017
Your #Money or your #Morals: Capitalism and #FossilFuel #Divestment https://t.co/luC4LnBDrE @postcarbon#Capitalism #ClimateCrisis #BigOil
— Javad Maher (@javmaher9) October 18, 2017
October 17
Sign to tell the 91 Equator Banks to act on climate change and Indigenous rights: https://t.co/PsxeKoSiMK #DefundDisasters @EP_ActCampaign
— Divest Invest (@divestinvestorg) October 17, 2017
New Sustainability Committee at U Toronto part of response to calls for #divestment — https://t.co/ThvZC0amvD
— IntentionalEndowment (@IntentEndowment) October 17, 2017
October 16
Funds That Can Put Your Investments on a Low-Carbon Diet: https://t.co/D6XaWlukIz via @nytimes @AsYouSow #fossilfuel #divestment #ESG pic.twitter.com/Sj4DdE6INb
— US SIF (@US_SIF) October 16, 2017
Report Confirms Divesting From Fossil Fuels Pays [Genus Capital] – https://t.co/jnTBOlZbez #Divestment #Divest
— Aryt Alasti (@AAlasti) October 16, 2017
Congrats to @YoungLabourUK for voting to support #fossilfuel #divestment and boycott @Barclays at #YL17 🎉🎉https://t.co/PZPqiFicwI
— People & Planet (@peopleandplanet) October 16, 2017
Driving up reputational risk of the asset holder – a key element in the strategic logic of #divestment campaigns https://t.co/ajP8upR9as pic.twitter.com/McNp5Tttem
— Adam Klus (@corp_threats) October 16, 2017
October 14
Looking good in Oxford too as the #ClimateJusticeCampaign demands #divestment at #matriculation #divest #fossilfree pic.twitter.com/rmJjCfEwV8
— People & Planet (@peopleandplanet) October 14, 2017
October 13
The Netherlands‘ 3rd city pledges #divestment. Congratulations, @FossielvrijNL! Thank you, Eindhoven!
And bye-bye, fossil fuels… https://t.co/2dSCUarsxt
— Fossil Free Berlin (@DivestBerlin) October 13, 2017
Navigating the #fossilfuel #divestment debate https://t.co/Oh6k6gybqp @FTAdviser – We identified most exposed firms: https://t.co/gHlKJAIQd9
— Carbon Tracker (@CarbonBubble) October 13, 2017
#Divestment bill [in Massachusetts legislature] pitched as way to speed decline of fossil fuels – https://t.co/V981AYWmf3 #Divest
— Aryt Alasti (@AAlasti) October 13, 2017
October 12
Stop financing #coal, #oil, #gas and #nuclear. #divestment #energytransition https://t.co/9fsEMa2gLi
— Daniel Kray (@KrayDaniel) October 12, 2017
October 11
Right before we meet w/@BNPParibas, they state they will no longer do business w/fracking & tar sands & Arctic drilling. #Divest #StopLine3 pic.twitter.com/pMwql8fKCT
— tara houska (@zhaabowekwe) October 11, 2017
*Breaking*:@BNPParibas will no longer finance shale & oil sands projects#ClimateAction #GMW17 #frackinghttps://t.co/XI1iKkPFHR
— Frack Free Ryedale (@F_F_Ryedale) October 11, 2017
At last, a major bank, @BNPParibas, understands what clear choices the future requires. Who next? #EquatorBanksActhttps://t.co/3jDNOdvvr9
— BankTrack (@BankTrack) October 11, 2017
BNP Paribas will no longer finance new #shale or tar sands projects! A huge step to reducing #FossilFuel exposure! https://t.co/X2pS2Jwa9D
— Eurosif (@Eurosif) October 11, 2017
Un concepto muy interesante #divestment 🙄🏆#bcorporation #Bcorp pic.twitter.com/MP7tznXjyY
— Juliana Arango Uribe (@juliarangou) October 11, 2017
October 10
UQ students if you want to encourage #divestment #fossilfree get along to the @UQUnion to vote in referendum pic.twitter.com/9TCRm75gm9
— Bonnie Mappin (@BonMappin) October 10, 2017
#Divestment helps protect us financially; fossil fuel revenue is on the decline & renewable energy is becoming more sustainable&viable #UQ pic.twitter.com/VNUI6yCRSV
— Fossil Free UQ (@fossilfreeuq) October 10, 2017
David Brand CEO @NewForests:
Forest sector provides many substitute products for fossil fuel #divestment transition.#IGCC17— IGCC Update (@IGCC_Update) October 10, 2017
.@DONGEnergy believes the future is in #renewables, so it's now focusing solely on clean energy: https://t.co/Rvlh2vJImi #divestment #energy
— TriplePundit.com (@TriplePundit) October 10, 2017
Go #FossilFree Zags! Powerful open letter on #divestment and mission of Jesuit university https://t.co/YfeCBz48QT
— KC Golden (@kcgatlarge) October 9, 2017
#ETFs industry newcomer Change Finance launches $CHGX — a truly #fossilfuel free ETF for #impactinvesting! #ESG #SRI #sustainability
— Stoyan Bojinov (@SBojinov) October 10, 2017
October 9
On #IndigenousPeoplesDay–#IndigenousWomen's #Divestment Delegation 2 Europe takes action in Zurich outside CreditSuisse bank #DivestTheGlobe pic.twitter.com/VPTrBEDTnC
— WECAN, International (@WECAN_INTL) October 9, 2017
Yale’s climate hypocrisy – https://t.co/b9yLKFK4pZ #Divestment #Divest
— Aryt Alasti (@AAlasti) October 9, 2017
October 6
Great #Divestment news from Italy. #FossilFree https://t.co/gXPphXC0CB
— 350.org Europe (@350Europe) October 6, 2017
European Parliament calls on pension funds to divest fossil fuels. #Assetmanagement #climatechange #ESG #SRI https://t.co/19VOzvFlD3
— Dorje Mundle (@dorjemundle) October 6, 2017
https://twitter.com/1o5CleanEnergy/status/916253761789624320
October 5
In the words of Stefania Proietti, the Mayor of Assisi, “Divesting from fossil sources is also a gesture of Peace.” https://t.co/dJOsO6CRTo pic.twitter.com/SSNo3dt9nq
— Fossil Free (@GoFossilFree) October 5, 2017
October 4
#IndigenousWomen's #Divestment Delegation sharing powerful voices and calls to action in Oslo, Norway #IndigenousRights #DefundDAPL https://t.co/YKXtiNyTeM
— WECAN, International (@WECAN_INTL) October 4, 2017
October 3
Learn more about the historic #divestment here: https://t.co/WBZpiDYiOY #ActOnClimate #RenewableEnergy #FossilFree pic.twitter.com/nzI3SEss9v
— Catholic Climate Mvt (@CathClimateMvmt) October 3, 2017
Fossil fuel #divestment is not only financially prudent, it's a moral imperative. NYS should get out of the oil biz. https://t.co/oqZjroFRhb
— Senator Liz Krueger (@LizKrueger) October 3, 2017
Ns ne sommes pas sorti de l’âge de pierre par manque de pierres, mais parce que c’était mieux. Il en va de même pr les énergies fossiles pic.twitter.com/VMdrrTR1Y1
— Nicolas Hulot (@N_Hulot) October 3, 2017