Posts tagged 'fossil fuels'

United Reformed Church votes to divest from fossil fuels

Posted in: News
Date posted: 15 May 2019

The United Reformed Church (URC) has unanimously approved a proposal to sell its investments in fossil fuel companies by the time of its General Assembly next year, encouraging other URC Synods and churches to follow their lead.

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What to expect from this year’s climate summit

Posted in: Comment
Date posted: 5 December 2018

As the latest UN climate conference gets underway in Poland, we run through some of the key issues to look out for. If you’re wondering what the terms ‘Just Transition’ or ‘People’s Seat’ might mean, read on…

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Church of England General Synod votes for fossil fuel divestment

Posted in: News
Date posted: 8 July 2018

The Church of England’s governing body, General Synod, has voted almost unanimously to divest by 2023 from oil and gas companies not on track to meet the Paris Agreement target of limiting global average temperature rise to well below 2°C.

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