Tag: Renewables

Direct Action Campaigns Worldwide Target Fossil Fuel Industry

As the summer heats up, awareness is quickly escalating across the world as different direct action campaigns target a common denominator: the fossil fuel industry.

July 12, 2013
Gov. Cuomo Greeted by Hundreds of Anti-Fracking Protestors in Ithaca

Hundreds of residents rallied against fracking and for renewable energy outside of Gov. Cuomo’s speech in Ithaca today with just hours notice of the Governor’s appearance. The concerned citizens urged the Governor …

July 10, 2013
EU Climate Chief Adds Voice to Fossil Fuel Divestment Movement

Connie Hedegaard has urged the European Investment Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the World Bank to take a lead role in eliminating public finance support for fossil fuels …

July 9, 2013
Major Fossil Fuel Divestments Strengthen Renewable Energy Movement Worldwide

“As the stated climate goals become reality, these resources are worthless financially, but it is also true that they do not contribute to sustainable development in the extent and the pace we want. Exposure to fossil fuels is …”

July 5, 2013
Apple Plans to Build Solar Farm in Nevada

According to several news items from reliable sources, Apple is teaming up with Nevada utility NV Energy to build a solar farm to support its data center in Reno, NV. This would be …

July 5, 2013