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@DivestBU

We are a coalition of BU community members urging the university to divest our endowment from fossil fuel companies.

 Boston, MA
Joined April 2013
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The corporatization and monetization of the #university is related to the refusal to @DivestBU from fossil fuels despite the clear harm
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This is an impressive list
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It is paradoxical for universities to profit from an industry which is threatening the future of their students. #FossilFree #DivestBoston
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Divestment is a radical challenge to the destructive normal that climate change denial will bring. - Masha Vernik of BU #ResistRejectDenial
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Donald Trump’s inauguration is expected to be the most costly in US history. And that’s not even factoring in the money.
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A great action. If you are on campus, get involved! gofossilfree.org/resist #ResistRejectDenial xitter.cf/lindsaymeim14/status/8…
350 - Let's build a world free of fossil fuels

350 - Let's build a world free of fossil fuels

350 is a global, people-led movement. We tackle climate change by ending fossil fuels and powering safe, affordable and clean energy for all. Join us!

350.org
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Within 100 hours of inauguration, students will walk-out of class against Trump's denial & hate #ResistRejectDenial gofossilfree.org/resist
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Don't forget! Tonight is the fossil fuel divestment forum! Come and voice your opinion at 7PM @ the GSU bit.ly/1NKclQO – at Boston, MA
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Strong piece from a BU med student explaining why future doctors want divestment now! bu.edu/today/2016/fossil-fue… @DivestBU
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.@DivestBU announced a petition urging BU to divest from fossil fuels at a rally in support of the cause: dfpr.es/1NpCB4D
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Janetos: Public policies can inform #climatechange adaptation decisions on the part of private entities. #ACSRI forum
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Najam: Existing problems get exacerbated by #global #climatechange #ACSRI forum
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[Event] ACSRI: Climate Change Adaptation and Mitigation: (12/1) 7pm GSU Metcalf bu.edu/trustees/boardoftrust…
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JUST ANNOUNCED: @BU_Tweets pledge to #ActOnClimate support a #CleanEnergyU future ow.ly/UQY26
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#BU students @albacorecho & @lindseychew are talking #climatechange at the #WhiteHouse today! Follow: #CleanEnergyU
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#BU students Rachel & Carson run a wksp on community org strategy at #sslsympo15 #ProudToBU
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Obama rejects #KeystoneXL pipeline cnn.it/1OucuLy
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Rachel@Raquelll322 Oct 2015
#wearthesquare #divestbu @DivestBU
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Great news for wildlife! Obama cancels Arctic drilling leases bit.ly/1XmywkL
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BREAKING: MIT students sit-in at President Reif’s office against decision to not divest #DivestMIT #ScientistsSitIn
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FRONT PAGE! - FFMIT's @GeoffreySupran spoke with student paper about @MIT's imminent decision on divestment+climate: tech.mit.edu/V135/PDF/V135-N…
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