Fossil fuel divestment

Updated: Thu, 12 Jul 2018

Is your pension fuelling the climate crisis?

Why are pension funds such big investors in fossil fuel companies - and do you have any control over how your money is invested?

London, New York mayors urge cities to divest from fossil fuels

New guide shows how cities from Berlin to Melbourne are pulling their investments out of fossil fuel companies By Rachel Savage | Wed, 8 Jan 2020

Pump or dump? With oil declining, Africa ponders its energy future

As COVID-19 bashes economies and demand for oil plummets, is this a moment to think green - or pump faster? By Laurie Goering | Thu, 2 Jul 2020

Human rights threats in warming world could speed climate action

From migration to hunger, climate change is driving violations of human rights - and focusing on that may be a way to win faster climate action By Laurie Goering | Wed, 18 Sep 2019

British lawmakers demand their pension fund divests fossil fuels

"The climate emergency demands that all pension funds divest from fossil fuels and invest in positive solutions to the climate crisis," says British Green Party MP Caroline Lucas By Reuters | Wed, 22 May 2019

Britain's National Trust charity to sell fossil fuel assets

The land protection charity aims to offload the majority of its investments in oil and gas companies within 12 months By Sarah Shearman | Thu, 4 Jul 2019

New York sues fossil fuel majors, plans pension fund divestment

"Our announcement sends a message to the world that a brighter economy rests on being green" By Reuters | Wed, 10 Jan 2018

Irish parliament passes bill to divest from fossil fuels

The bill is intended to encourage other countries to withdraw public money invested in oil, gas and coal By Reuters | Thu, 12 Jul 2018

Norway is using its wealth to lead exodus from coal

A law set to pass in June will see the Norwegian Oil Fund divest more from coal, and invest over $20 billion in renewable energy By Lene Westgaard-Halle | Tue, 7 May 2019

Time for the Nobel Peace Prize to divest from fossil fuels

It's time to take urgent action to prevent the worst impacts of climate change, Nobel Peace Prize winners say By Archbishop Desmond Tutu | Sat, 10 Dec 2016

On the road to zero carbon, Portland pinches off fossil fuels

Despite a legal battle, the city has banned new large-scale fossil fuel facilities - which could have far-reaching effects By Gregory Scruggs | Thu, 4 Oct 2018

Zero is the essential number for climate action

Prospecting for new fossil fuel has to end if the world is to meet its commitments to curb climate change By Hoda Baraka | Thu, 3 Nov 2016

More company climate votes due, as Trump eyes energy rules

The rising number of shareholder votes reflects a growing concern among big investors about the environment By Reuters | Fri, 25 Nov 2016

In the Philippines, faith becomes a driving force against coal

"Yes to God, No to Coal! That should be our battle cry," says one priest By Purple Romero | Thu, 19 May 2016

As global temperatures continue to rise, so will people

With countries still approving new fossil fuel energy plants, it's time for people to hold them accountable By Hoda Baraka, 350.org | Tue, 17 May 2016

To curb climate change, "we need to move everything" - investors

"We would throw ourselves in front of a bus if it was coming at our child. Climate change is that bus" By Laurie Goering | Thu, 14 Apr 2016

Rockefeller Family Fund hits Exxon, divests from fossil fuels

"There is no sane rationale for companies to continue to explore for new sources of hydrocarbon," fund says By Reuters | Thu, 24 Mar 2016

Norway's mega-fund sells coal-linked firms in climate drive

Sovereign wealth fund has pulled out of 27 firms with links to coal and 11 others due to concerns over deforestation By Reuters | Wed, 9 Mar 2016

Actor DiCaprio joins growing movement to divest from fossil fuels

The movement to take money out of fossil fuels like oil, coal and gas has grown 50-fold in one year, report says By Thomson Reuters Foundation | Tue, 22 Sep 2015

Rich world struggles to resolve row over coal subsidies

France will scrap coal export credits but Japan and Germany will not, evidence suggests By Reuters | Mon, 14 Sep 2015

With great (financial) power, comes great (moral) responsibility

It’s time for the world’s largest national fund to stop profiting from climate destruction By Hoda Baraka, 350.org | Thu, 28 May 2015

Exxon, Chevron holders say 'no' to adding climate experts to board

But new measure at Chevron could give new power to minority investors with environmental concerns By Reuters | Wed, 27 May 2015

Shareholders press for board voice on climate at Exxon, Chevron

Progressive shareholders are pushing to add directors with climate change expertise to help companies on environmental issues By Reuters | Wed, 27 May 2015