Union for Reform Judaism pledges to divest millions from fossil fuel industry
The Union for Reform Judaism's pledge is one of the highest-profile climate actions ever taken by a Jewish organization
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Fast Forward In a first, Oregon’s Jewish federations pull investments from fossil fuels
Federation leaders concluded that fossil fuel divestment aligned with their financial goals as well as their values
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Community It’s Time For Jewish Organizations To Divest — From Fossil Fuels
What do the University of Maryland, New York City’s pension funds and the country of Ireland have in common? They’ve all chosen to pull their money from fossil fuel companies. Despite the choices of many other faith-based groups, Jewish communal institutions are notably absent from the long list of major organizations that have taken this…
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“In the 21st century, it’s time to accelerate our transition to a clean-energy economy, reduce our carbon footprint, and preserve our planet for future generations,” Democratic House candidate Dean Phillips proclaims on his campaign website. But an investigation into his family’s foundation showed that their endowment had assets worth more than $1 million from multiple…
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