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Oxford University has passed an ‘historic’ motion requiring its endowment fund to divest from all direct investments in fossil fuel companies. The move comes after sustained campaigning from student activists. The motion also bans future investment in funds that primarily hold stock in fossil fuel companies, and requires endowment managers to request evidence of plans […]
Continue ReadingTwenty individuals who applied to speak at the next Oxfordshire Pension Fund Committee meeting with the hope of warning members of the dangers of further investment in fossil fuels are angered by the county’s refusal to let them speak at the meeting. The Local Government Pension Scheme in Oxfordshire, of which Oxfordshire City Council is […]
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Theresa May proclaims that she wants a society that “works for everyone.” It is surprising, then, that she seems to be side-lining an issue which will certainly hurt everyone if it isn’t tackled. She has barely acknowledged the dangerous reality that is climate change since becoming Prime Minister. We desperately need more action to combat […]
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Oxford University Council deferred a decision earlier today over whether to divest £2 billion worth of endowment from fossil fuel companies. This move has been heavily criticized by several student groups, particularly the Oxford University Fossil Free Divestment Campaign, which is supported by OUSU. In a statement, OUSU’s Environmental and Ethics Fossil Free Campaign denounced […]
Continue ReadingOxford students and activists toured a series of historic Oxford colleges and landmarks to protest against the University’s continuing reliance on fossil fuels, while over 100 Oxford academics and 2000 students have signed an open letter requesting the University to take urgent steps to divest from fossil fuels.
Continue ReadingOver 60 Oxford academics have signed an open letter to the University, urging it to divest from fossil fuel companies. The letter, accompanied by a petition signed by over 1,300 students and alumni, claimed that the University “has a responsibility to show leadership in tackling one of the greatest challenges we as a society currently […]
Continue ReadingThe Oxford Climate Forum was held with the Oxford Hub over the weekend of 3rd week. Using the banner ‘Climate Change: An Opportunity’, Fleur Nash, one of the coordinators of the Oxford Climate Forum held over the weekend of 3rd week, explained that climate change is a multiple opportunities, linking innovation, change and ideas, […]
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