Mizuho Financial Group (Mizuho) announced its new policy on coal financing on April 15 , drawing a bittersweet reception from climate activists across Asia. Mixed reactions on this announcement come hot on the heels of Japan’s recent announcement of its updated Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC), which received huge protests by the Japanese public. “We are glad to see the… Continue reading Mizuho, World’s 9th Largest Fossil Fuel Financier Restricts Coal Financing
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London and NYC Mayors Call on Every Major City in the World to Divest From Climate-Destroying Fossil Fuels
Jessica Corbett Ahead of a forum for local leaders from across the globe scheduled for March, Mayors Bill de Blasio of New York and Sadiq Khan of London on Tuesday urged every major city in the world to divest from the fossil fuel industries that are wrecking the planet. As part of their global call,… Continue reading London and NYC Mayors Call on Every Major City in the World to Divest From Climate-Destroying Fossil Fuels
Comptroller DiNapoli cost New Yorkers over $22 billion for refusing fossil fuel divestment
With NYS Comptroller’s office mired in controversy, New Yorkers escalate call for fossil fuel divestment The New York State Common Retirement Fund could have been $22 billion richer if the fund divested its fossil fuels stocks 10 years ago, according to a new analysis released today by research and media firm Corporate Knights. That works out… Continue reading Comptroller DiNapoli cost New Yorkers over $22 billion for refusing fossil fuel divestment