University of Toronto’s environment school cuts financial ties to fossil fuels
by Dharna Noor from on (#6RKRQ)
Princeton University, the only other North American school to take similar action, rolled back its commitment recently
The University of Toronto's environment school has announced it will financially dissociate from fossil fuel companies, in a landmark win for climate activists.
The institution has committed to stop taking funds from the sector for research, sponsorships, scholarships or infrastructure such as buildings. It will also halt collaborations with the industry on events and school initiatives and cease to host fossil fuel recruitment events, while working to increase transparency about the our funding, donations, and partnerships".
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