This is an important year for the debate on Climate Change leading to the Paris Conference. The exploitation of fossil fuel reserves and dependence of global financial investment in these is a major issue.  The awareness around the issues of divestment is growing and the Guardian have recently launched a major campaign which has raised the profile. This composite article provides a wide range of links.

The Guardian – Keep it in the Ground Campaign

As a major parting shot the departing editor Alan Rusbridger of the Guardian has launched a major campaign targeting divestment on major foundations.

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2015/mar/16/keep-it-in-the-ground-guardian-climate-change-campaign

http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2015/apr/13/keep-it-in-the-ground-why-this-is-a-matter-of-basic-ethics

New Economics Foundation   NEF outline the financial arguments behind the need for divestment.

http://www.neweconomics.org/blog/entry/going-fossil-fuel-free

The NEF Energy Update – every two weeks provides a mine of valuable information on energy – climate change issues in UK and the World     http://www.neweconomics.org/page/s/sign-up-to-energy-crunch

Blog Business Green – James Murray – Blog on making Divestment Easier

James Murray picks up the pros and cons of the Guardian campaign and argues that divestment must be made easier.

http://www.businessgreen.com/bg/james-blog/2400109/we-need-to-make-it-much-easier-to-divest