August 2018

Not-to-be-missed tweeted news on the #fossilfuel #divestment global movement.

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August 31

IEEFA update: Divestment 101 https://t.co/WfURFJGTEv #Divestment #ExxonMobil #Norway #OilIndustry #FossilFuels #FossilFuelDivestment #EnergySector #EnergyMarkets #EnergyEconomics pic.twitter.com/1amkqLZXbb

— IEEFA.org (@ieefa_institute) August 31, 2018

We're hosting our first national open call for #divestment campaigns WED 9/05! Join us to talk about base-building & escalation! Register now!: https://t.co/FM6wMq2GCR pic.twitter.com/oRiRqxh2ot

— BetterFutureProject (@BetterFuturePro) August 31, 2018

Our key #FossilFree asks on September 8 when we #RiseForClimate are: no new fossil fuel projects, a fast + fair transition to 💯 % renewable energy, and not a dollar more to dirty energy (#divestment!). Join an event near you in Australia >> https://t.co/132XQ7iIWS pic.twitter.com/26WZn7yeJY

— 350Australia (@350Australia) August 30, 2018

"Ireland’s leadership was indicated by becoming one of the first countries in the world to adopt fossil fuel divestment legislation" #divestmenthttps://t.co/k7xgucMc9l via @IrishTimes

— Stephen Trew (@stephentrew) August 31, 2018

Starting uni this year? Care about the #environment and #climatechange? Check to see what your future alma mater's #divestment policy is: https://t.co/a2oZEAC27U pic.twitter.com/vD1fEMGO21

— DeSmog UK (@DeSmogUK) August 31, 2018

August 30

Interested in the impacts of the fossil fuel #divestment movement? Noam Bergman published a paper last month looking at its effects on finance, policy & public discourse. Catch up here: https://t.co/n5LLfkjBGe pic.twitter.com/CD87rc2R0v

— CIED (@CIEDresearch) August 30, 2018

Disappointing evidence-free advice to Norway's Sovereign Wealth Fund from gov appointed commission.
Actually, #divestment from #fossilfuels won't hurt investment returns. https://t.co/z7UtLVKX3K

— MarkHBurton (@MarkHBurton) August 30, 2018

August 29

Great article in @Christianitymag by @megs_cornwell: 'The Tipping Point'

Our trustee Darrell Hannah talks about the CofE #divestment vote in July and tackles the question of why the Church in general has been slow to respond to #climatechange ✝️🏜️ https://t.co/p8hzkKlRhc

— Operation Noah (@OperationNoah) August 29, 2018

Investing in fossil fuels is better for tackling climate change, according to those managing the pensions of thousands of Bristolians. Sound strange to you? https://t.co/t1o0u22W2w

— The Bristol Cable (@TheBristolCable) August 29, 2018

Who's investing in coal power? @Vanguard_Group, @blackrock, @TRowePrice, and other major mutual fund managers are betting billions of small investors' retirement savings on polluting coal plants – when they could be prioritizing clean energy investments https://t.co/2rnkCnRMb3

— Fossil Free Funds (@FossilFreeFunds) August 29, 2018

Research finds fossil fuel divestment not a drag on investment returns https://t.co/W7IsB3IcR1 @AkshatRathi @qz #ClimateRisk #Divestment #InstitutionalInvestors #Norway #NorwegianPension #GPFG #FossilFuels #FossilFuelDivestment #EnergyStocks #EnergyMarkets #EnergyEconomics pic.twitter.com/FJ7lzPpZZv

— IEEFA.org (@ieefa_institute) August 29, 2018

August 28

IEEFA update: The investment rationale for fossil fuels falls apart https://t.co/y6GlXITKjr #Divestment #EnergyInvestmentTrends #FossilFuels #EnergyMarkets #ExxonMobil #NaturalGas #Gas #OilIndustry #Shell #FossilFuelMarkets #EnergyEconomics #EnergyTransition #GlobalEnergy pic.twitter.com/MycfcQtay0

— IEEFA.org (@ieefa_institute) August 28, 2018

Thanks! There's also a good story on STV News about it here: https://t.co/6dsdt854MK

— Divest Lothian (@DivestLothian) August 28, 2018

August 27

Lothian Pension Fund urged to end fossil fuel investments after the revelation that its investments have a carbon footprint equivalent to of over one million tonnes of CO2: https://t.co/dcyGSiJDwm

More info at: https://t.co/tQrPHgHC3F #divest #fossilfree #FossilFreeScotland

— Divest Lothian (@DivestLothian) August 27, 2018

Our CEO Wayne Wachell shares tips for building a socially and environmentally conscious portfolio with @HuffPostCanada. #fossilfree #investment #responsibleinvesting #divestment https://t.co/D8j4ktsnan

— Genus Fossil Free (@GenusFossilFree) August 27, 2018

August 24

Statement by Bishop William Crean announcing the decision of the Bishops’ Conference to divest from fossil fuels https://t.co/4O238zAi18 @trocaire pic.twitter.com/sP4Lovd1Ss

— CatholicBishops (@CatholicBishops) August 24, 2018

Today the @CatholicBishops announced they are divesting from fossil fuels! A truly great way to mark the arrival of @Pontifex to Ireland. The ecological pope! #WMOF2018 #OurCommonHome #PopeInIreland #divestment

— Lorna Gold (@gold_lgold) August 24, 2018

The bishops conference of Ireland have financial investments. As a measure to implement #LaudatoSi and tackle #climatechange they are shifting them to a #fossilfree fund. They are also joining the grassroots #divestment movement

— Lorna Gold (@gold_lgold) August 24, 2018

The @CatholicBishops announce the Irish Catholic Church is to divest from fossil fuels https://t.co/UvBm2AmIb8 @350 @billmckibben @trocaire @divestinvestorg @MartinJMagill @gold_lgold #divest #divestment #CatholicChurch #PopeInIreland
RTE: https://t.co/lsildxvdbN @IrishTimes pic.twitter.com/M8UUOEVHuK

— Stephen Trew (@stephentrew) August 24, 2018

Huge news this morning as @CatholicBishops announces the decision to divest from fossil fuels. https://t.co/MgraVFQACk

— Trócaire (@trocaire) August 24, 2018

A good news story from the Irish Catholic Church on the eve of the visit of Pope Francis, as @CatholicBishops announce they are pulling their investments from oil and gas. Big win for @trocaire's #divestment campaign. #FossilFree #LaudatoSi #WMOF2018 https://t.co/sv9YDkiMRY

— Oisín Coghlan (@OisinCoghlan) August 24, 2018

Great to see #divestment #KeepItInTheGround in action. On the eve of the papal visit the Irish Catholic Church and church of Ireland are divesting from fossil fuel investments #unstoppable https://t.co/oQCVavZZQC

— Solar 21 (@Solar21_) August 24, 2018

Standing ovation at Christ Church cathedral as Bishop Crean announces @CatholicBishops #divestment from #fossilfuels 👏👏 #PopeInIreland @trocaire @billmckibben @350 pic.twitter.com/qukWicEv9r

— Cara Augustenborg (@CAugustenborg) August 24, 2018

BID DAY for #Divestment News! The Van Gogh Museum is dropping the #Shell sponsorship imminently. https://t.co/LXfB2WdG1L #ShellKnew AND @CatholicBishops plan to #divest and go #fossilfree https://t.co/26Yd6pXley

— Divest 4 Democracy (@democracydivest) August 24, 2018

Norway's $1tn wealth fund urged to keep oil and gas investments https://t.co/K09qihLMZs

— Adam Vaughan (@adamvaughan_uk) August 24, 2018

Kudos to Van Gogh and other cultural institutions dropping fossil fuel sponsorship, #divestment https://t.co/bEGRpAkA8I

— Ellen Dorsey (@EllenD35) August 24, 2018

August 23

Last night 165 #climate minded peeps turned out to talk #fossilfuel #divestment @UTAS_ . Here's to moving the $ for positive #climate action in Tasmania! @FossilFreeUtas pic.twitter.com/qNVxuIs5dP

— 350Australia (@350Australia) August 22, 2018

ANOTHER #DivestParliament pledge from @theSNP 🥳

This time its @AngelaCrawley30 who has shown climate leadership 👏

Very grateful for your support Angela 🌍 pic.twitter.com/diLgWbOhcA

— Divest Parliament (@MP_Divest) August 23, 2018

August 22

Norway’s $1trillion sovereign wealth fund moves closer to dumping its holdings of oil & gas stocks https://t.co/vOvDPpxDpF #ClimateRisk #divestment

— Carbon Tracker (@CarbonBubble) August 22, 2018

August 21

Today, @yourAMSA announced plans to divest, and I couldn't be more proud #climatehealth #divestment @GHC_2018 @DocsEnvAus
Australia’s future doctors refuse to invest in fossil fuels  | Australian Medical Students’ Association https://t.co/ctSMK8TNlL pic.twitter.com/pr83xQu850

— Katherine Middleton (@KatherineMidd) August 21, 2018

Do you think #fossilfuel companies should be made to pay damages for their role in contributing to #climatechange? Read the results of our landmark climate poll here: https://t.co/e4rBvSm4CU pic.twitter.com/YXYvMp8nVh

— ClientEarth (@ClientEarth) August 21, 2018

August 18

The carbon #divestment movement is very much alive and kicking. Particularly in Berlin, one of the European capitals that have decided to divest. On the photo, Bill McKibben @billmckibben meets fossil free activists. #RiseForClimate #Sept8th pic.twitter.com/ru8cfW1omF

— Reinhard Bütikofer (@bueti) August 18, 2018

August 16

Heading off to uni soon? Care about #climatechange and the #environment? Does your future alma mater care, too? https://t.co/a2oZEAC27U #divestment pic.twitter.com/mMtAgFj7qA

— DeSmog UK (@DeSmogUK) August 16, 2018

Royal College of General Practitioners divests from fossil #fuels #divestment https://t.co/ZaB7hG0xKN via @Medact

— kees kodde (@keeskodde_GP) August 16, 2018

August 14

BIG NEWS from #Denmark. The city of #Aalborg has decided to divest.

This means that half of all Danish municipalities now hold no investments in fossil fuels.

This is how the amazing #FossilFree campaigners won: https://t.co/AjwoJpCVoX pic.twitter.com/i4nqTKJxT6

— Fossil Free (@GoFossilFree) August 14, 2018

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