Three UK Universities Ban Fossil Fuel Industry Recruiters From Campus

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'All three of these universities should be recognized for their climate leadership. It is vital that our universities show with actions, not words, that they are taking the side of climate justice.' peopleandplanet

"It is vital that our universities show with actions, not words, that they are taking the side of climate justice, and not of the industries driving us deeper into a climate crisis," said one campaigner.

Under pressure from groups including People & Planet, the University of the Arts London, University of Bedfordshire, and Wrexham Glyndwr University have all adopted new policies barring fossil fuel companies from working with their student recruitment services. "There are some industries that we see as fundamental barriers to a more just and sustainable world."higher education institution in the U.K. to end all recruitment partnerships with the fossil fuel industry.J. Clarke, co-director of climate campaigns at the student-led People & Planet.

People & Planet is active in dozens of universities in the U.K. and said Thursday that a similar recruitment ban could soon be announced at Durham University.

 

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peopleandplanet BS

peopleandplanet It's good to see people with morals standing up for what's right!

peopleandplanet They should be given the Watermelon award. Green on the outside, commie red on the inside!

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