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Fifty foundations pledge to divest from fossil fuels

September 23, 2014 /

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Organizers of the growing movement to persuade investors to divest from fossil fuels will announce a major milestone Monday, when more than 50 foundations, institutions and wealthy individuals who control at least $50 billion in assets will pledge to begin pulling their investments from fossil fuels, particularly coal and oil.

By Dana Hull

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Full Story: http://www.mercurynews.com/business/ci_26580855/fifty-foundations-pledge-divest-from-fossil-fuels

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