Marilyn Anthony writes in grid magazine: “Despite growing opposition and national trends Swarthmore College managers refuse to divest endowment from fossil fuels”… read more…
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Swarthmore College will not drop fossil fuel stocks from its $1.9 billion endowment, the school’s board of managers announced on Saturday. The board engaged in “extensive preparation, analysis, and robust discussion and debate” leading up to the decision, Gil Kemp, its chairman, said in a statement.
Norway’s decision to dump all coal-focused investments from its $900bn sovereign wealth fund could unleash a wave of divestment from other large funds, according to investment experts. The fund, the largest in the world, is one of the top 10 investors in the global coal industry.
Edinburgh, UK – In a big step forward for student campaigners, the University of Edinburgh announced today its intention to divest from coal and tar sands within the next six months. read more…
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Alumni Weekend 2015
Alumni came out strong for fossil fuel divestment during Alumni Weekend, and programming included a teach-in before the annual parade in front of Parrish on June 6, 2015.
Prof. Barbara Wien, the partner of a Swarthmore alum, provided these exciting videos showcasing the many alums carrying signs or wearing orange squares, who support divestment.
Today @swarthmore failed to step up to the plate, but this fight is far from over. http://bit.ly/1AuBas8 @SwarthMJ pic.twitter.com/sdcZQ5524r
The students @SwarthMJ have worked longer and harder than just about anyone in climate fight. The college board is a corporatist disgrace
Posted: Tuesday, April 21, 2015, 1:08 AM A 32-day student sit-in at Swarthmore College ended Monday after faculty voted to support the protesters’ demands to divest endowment money out of fossil fuels.
Thanks to everyone who joined us to close out our 32-day sit-in on such a powerful note. #WhoseSide pic.twitter.com/gWjIrJiuWX
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