New York University will divest from fossil fuels in win for student activists

One of largest private universities in US, with endowment of over $5bn, takes steps to address climate crisis after years of student protest

New York University plans to divest from fossil fuels, the Guardian has learned, following years of pressure from student activists.

The move from one of the US's largest private universities, whose endowment totals over $5bn, represents a significant win for the climate movement, organizers said.