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UCC to divest from all projects with significant environmental impacts

July 16th, 2018 University College Cork (UCC) has become the first Irish university to announce its divestment from all projects with adverse environmental consequences. Cork’s eco-conscious university confirmed the move by signing the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). PRI, which has 1,900 signatories, was formed by a group Read more…

By Shamim Malekmian, 6 yearsJuly 16, 2018 ago

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Dáil votes to divest from fossil fuels – in move that could see Ireland become world leader in divestment

January 27th 2017 In a move being hailed as ‘historic’ and a ‘significant win’ Ireland may soon become the world’s first country to fully divest from all fossil fuels. Yesterday the Government was defeated as the Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill passed the second stage 90 votes to 53. Friends of Read more…

By Ian Carey, 8 yearsJanuary 27, 2017 ago