New data has revealed that councils across the UK are investing more than £16 billion in the fossil fuel industry – the companies responsible for the climate crisis.
It’s time for our local councils to stop #fuellingthefire and divest.
With Fuelling the Fire, we’re raising the heat on councils who are still propping up the industry responsible for climate change. It’s the perfect opportunity for you to keep up the pressure to divest locally, and to build support for the campaign.
REVEALED: #FuellingtheFire report shows UK councils investing £16 BILLION in the fossil fuel industry. View the map: https://t.co/RDY2OCe0FX pic.twitter.com/IzjVNgjBEW
— Fossil Free UK (@FossilFree_UK) November 9, 2017
A global climate crisis is underway, with extreme weather and rising sea levels threatening the lives of millions of people.
On November 9th – during the COP23 international climate talks – we will reveal how much the UK’s local councils are investing in the oil, coal and gas companies responsible for climate change.
We must stop investing in the climate crisis. It’s time for our local councils to stop #fuellingthefire and divest.
We’ll be releasing data about every council pension fund in the UK, showing how much they invest in the fossil fuel industry, and in exactly which companies.
We will also be producing an action guide and media pack to help you use the data to build support for divestment.
If you’re interested in taking action, campaigning, or getting #fuellingthefire in your local press - sign up and we’ll send you updates and resources.