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The global divestment campaign, urging people to move their money out of oil, coal and gas companies, has gained momentum. Here are some key figures

We revisit the divestment movement. What progress has been made?

President Obama’s ban on oil and gas drilling on the Atlantic coast is part of a wider shift away from fossil fuels, signalling strong action on climate action, according to campaigners

On Tuesday Norway's capital city became first in the world to withdraw its investments in fossil fuel companies. Campaigners hope the move will send a strong message to world leaders ahead of the [...]

As organisations ranging from city councils to churches withdraw their investments in fossil fuels, Nicola Slawson looks at how a small US student campaign has become a global movement to tackle [...]

Adam Weymouth talks to renowned environmentalist and co-founder of 350.org, Bill McKibben, about why investing in the future of the planet means divesting in the companies that are jeopardising it

Oxford City council rules out using oil from Canadian tar sands

Two prominent American colleges are re-examining their energy investment policies thanks to a national climate change campaign

Proposals to protect the Arctic by creating a global sanctuary around the North Pole have drawn worldwide support

Campaign groups Avaaz and 350.org are leading fresh attempts to end fossil fuel subsidies