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International precedent set as French Bank commits to exit from fossil fuels by 2030

La Banque Postale, which is a relatively small but progressive bank in France, has set an international precedent against oil and gas expansion. The bank, which was already committed to ensuring that its banking activities achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2040, announced a complete withdrawal from fossil fuels by the 2030. Will other banks now follow?

People vs. Fossil Fuels: Why Biden must act now to confront fossil fuels

Today I’m risking arrest as a part of the People vs Fossil Fuels week of action in Washington, D.C. The climate emergency is here and we know fossil fuels are the cause.

WHO calls climate change “single biggest health threat facing humanity”

As hundreds are arrested outside the White House demanding urgent action on our climate emergency, the World Health Organization has described climate change as the "single biggest health threat facing humanity," and called on governments and policymakers to "act with urgency" on the climate and health crises.

Secretive hedge funds investing in oil are now “reaping huge profits” as prices surge

As churches, colleges and companies increasingly pull out from investing in oil and gas, under pressure from the climate movement, secretive hedge funds are betting on climate chaos, planning on making millions of dollars in the process.

Californian oil spill is another “wake-up call” to ban new fossil fuel projects

There is an unfolding “ecological disaster” off the southern Californian coast after an estimated 144,000 gallons of oil spilled onto Huntington Beach due to a pipeline failure over the weekend.

Climate Change: UK Prime Minister says youth “right to be angry,” but still drills for more oil

With weeks left until the crucial COP26 climate Conference, which is going to be held in Scotland, the bare-faced climate hypocrisy of the hosts, the British Government, is all too obvious to see.

Climate change: Antarctica and Arctic showing further signs of trouble

There are further warnings coming from both poles due to climate change.

Global Climate Strike builds pressure on politicians to act at COP26

With less than forty days to go until the crucial climate conference, COP26, to be held in Glasgow, young climate activists from across the world made their voices heard loud and clear on Friday.

Looking a gift horse in the mouth: Reflections on receiving a prize for my work on the Shell climate case at a sustainability festival sponsored by the fossil fuel industry.

This year we are using this spotlight to focus attention on the destructive role of the fossil fuel industry. If Springtij doesn't break ties with the fossil fuel industry, next year we will mobilize supporters to boycott the Festival.

Hurricane Ida’s legacy is even more pollution dumped on Cancer Alley communities

Hurricane Ida may have slipped from the news, but its deadly legacy continues, with the extent of lasting damage only now becoming apparent in many communities.