by Simon Bowens | Mar 19, 2019 | Buildings, Divestment, Energy, Transport
With climate emergencies being declared across the county, Friends of the Earth’s new report identifies 33 of the most effective things that local councils can do to tackle climate change. From setting ambitious targets for greenhouse gas emissions, developing...
by Simon Bowens | Feb 25, 2019 | Climate science, Divestment, Energy, Fossil fuel extraction, International News
Former UN secretary-general, Ban Ki-Moon, has called on the UK Government to stop funding fossil fuel projects across the world. In a rare criticism of an individual country’s conduct, he described the billions of pounds granted to high-carbon oil and gas...
by Simon Bowens | Dec 14, 2018 | Climate science, Divestment, Energy, National news, Transport
Here’s a roundup of climate change news from Yorkshire and further afield for the month: IPCC Report demands “rapid, far-reaching and unprecedented” changes The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) special report on Global Warming of 1.5C...
by Simon Bowens | Aug 16, 2018 | Divestment
Fossil Free West Yorkshire are delighted to have a sixth West Yorkhire MP pledging their support for the campaign… details to be revealed soon! The Divest Parliament workshop in Bradford led by Patrick Killoran was interesting and enjoyable. Plans were made to...
by Simon Bowens | Jun 29, 2018 | Divestment
The Government is changing the rules for pension funds, which will mean they have to take far greater account of issues like climate change. This is great news, but they need to hear loud and clear that people want this change – the pensions industry are saying “ooh...
by Simon Bowens | Jun 29, 2018 | Divestment
12 Bradford councilors have now a signed pledge asking West Yorkshire Pension Fund to divest from fossil fuels to protect the climate and members’ pensions. Kirklees UNISON passed a second motion in March at their AGM again demanding West Yorkshire Pension Fund...
