Dec 6, 2012

NYT Front Page: Bill McKibben's 350.org demands university divestment of fossil fuel stock

A few weeks ago Philadelphia hosted Bill McKibben and his group 350.org on their national campaign to shift away from fossil fuels and combat climate change. In attendance at the event were several PhilaU faculty and students there to support the cause and learn how they can get involved much like students in the 1990s organized to demand their schools divest from South Africa during Apartheid.

The most resent news in this national movement is that the New York Times has put 350.org on the cover- you can read the article here to learn more.


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