350.org: New York State's Pension Fund Divests From 22 Coal Companies
July 16, 2020
July 16, 2020
NEW YORK, July 16 -- The 350.org issued the following news release:
This week, New York State Comptroller announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund, with assets totaling more than $200 billion, has divested from nearly two dozen thermal coal companies. The divestment comes after a review was initiated by the Comptroller's office in January. Now, with strong momentum behind the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act (S.2126/A.1536), advocates believe this completed review and dive . . .
This week, New York State Comptroller announced that the New York State Common Retirement Fund, with assets totaling more than $200 billion, has divested from nearly two dozen thermal coal companies. The divestment comes after a review was initiated by the Comptroller's office in January. Now, with strong momentum behind the Fossil Fuel Divestment Act (S.2126/A.1536), advocates believe this completed review and dive . . .