Fossil Free UC

Fossil Free UC has stated that continued fossil fuel extraction placed the climate, and millions of the world’s most vulnerable people, in harm's way, but the UC Board of Regents continued to invest in them.

A commitment to full divestment would mean a commitment to creating a just and environmentally conscious future and inspiring social and institutional change while stigmatizing the fossil fuel industry. Divestment is a matter of not just social justice, but also ecological stewardship and economic competitiveness.

Fossil Free UC is a student group that spans across all the UC campuses and has been fighting for the university to cut back on fossil fuel investments.

At the Investments Subcommittee meeting Tuesday, a representative from Fossil Free UC will speak to members about divesting from fossil fuels — specifically divesting from commodities and real assets, according to Isabella Muscettola, an organizer with Fossil Free Cal.

Donald Trump announced his intent to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement on Thursday; city, state and university leaders criticized the decision.

At the UC regents meeting Wednesday morning, students from Fossil Free Cal presented a letter, signed by more than 650 faculty members from across the UC system, urging the regents to divest from fossil fuels.

The University of California ranked first among all universities worldwide in incorporating climate change risks in its investment decision making, according to findings released Monday by an independent organization.

About 40 protesters affiliated with the university participated in demonstrations and a public comment period during the UC Board of Regents meeting at the UCSF Mission Bay campus Thursday.

UC President Janet Napolitano spoke Monday at a conference on the university’s five-year commitment to allocate $1 billion to climate change solutions.

In an event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Free Speech Movement, FSM veterans rallied at noon in front of Sproul Hall Wednesday.