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‘Fossil-free’ movement gathers steam in NJ

Princeton prepares to cut ties with major fossil fuel companies

10/10/2022

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‘Fossil-free’ movement gathers steam in NJ

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Princeton prepares to cut ties with major fossil fuel companies

The so-called fossil-free movement is making an impact in New Jersey. Princeton University is the latest major institution to announce it's cutting financial ties to some fossil fuel companies -- divesting almost $2 of its endowment tied to fossil fuel companies and disassociating from 90 corporations it says are the largest contributors to carbon emissions.

10/10/2022

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