La Trobe becomes Australia's first university to commit to fossil-fuel divestment
by Michael Slezak from on (#1EXX1)
Student and staff campaigners and activist group 350.org welcome university's plan to completely divest from fossil fuels over the next five years
La Trobe has become the first university in Australia to commit to a complete divestment from fossil fuels, the university council endorsing a plan to do so over the next five years.
It is a significant win for staff and students who have campaigned for the outcome on campuses around the country.