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December 5, 2023

Fossil fuel phase-out on the table at COP28

Posted 8:33pm

Countries at the COP28 climate conference are considering calling for a formal phase-out of fossil fuels as part of the U.N. summit’s final deal to tackle global warming, a draft negotiating text seen on Tuesday shows. (To track negotiation drafts texts at COP28 click here.)DECEMBER 5: General view of “Don’t Fuel The Fire: Fossil Fuels Phase Out”… Read more »

January 22, 2020

MRTI’s recommendations and process for divestment

Posted 3:12pm

by Katie Carter, Associate for Research, Policy and Information, Office of Faith-Based Investing & Corporate Engagement On Thursday, January 16th, the Committee on Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) approved recommendations for companies to be added to the General Assembly Divestment/ Proscription list (2020 list here). These recommendations included in MRTI’s report to the 224th General… Read more »

February 5, 2014

News Spotlight on Youth introducing Overture on Fossil Fuels to Twin Cities presbytery

Posted 4:38pm

Reposting the below article from Presbyterian News Services, by Karen Larson: (For the original source, click here.) Youth inspire overture calling for fossil fuel divestment Their ‘own futures are at stake,’ high schoolers convince Twin Cities Area Karen Larson, Special to Presbyterian News Service MINNEAPOLIS Two high school seniors appeared before the Jan. 11… Read more »

July 3, 2013

United Church of Christ Divests from Fossil Fuels

Posted 2:51pm

What does God’s earth look like? Who are we called to be? The United Church of Christ gathered at it’s national gather in Long Beach, California to come up with strategies on how to deal with climate change. The UCC came up with the strategy to divest from fossil fuel companies. This resolution has… Read more »

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