Holistic policies needed to realize the potential for fossil fuel divestment
Friday, January 30, 2015 - 09:50
in Earth & Climate
Replacing fossil fuel investments with "green energy" stocks has minimal impact on reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and is also unlikely to provide a safer haven for investors. But with the right policies in place, divestment could accelerate progress toward a low carbon economy and change social norms over acceptable investment practices.