Divest/Reinvest Kalamazoo

05/01/2016

"I hear scientists ringing the alarm bells loud and clear: It’s time our leaders – from our college presidents to our members of Congress – heed the call." Leehi Yona

My Turn: It’s time for Dartmouth to act on climate change- We young people have big dreams for our world.We are the physical embodiment of the future. We see the world’s horrors, yet we also believe that a better world is indeed possible.As a young person studying climate change, I carry these dream…

04/30/2016

We will be heard!!!

ReInvest Montana staged a sit-in in the lobby of the University of Montana Foundation offices on the second floor of the recently-constructed Gilkey Hall this morning.

04/27/2016

To my understanding K College is directly implicit in the destruction of over 167 thousand hectares of wetlands and the displacement of indigenous communities. -Andrew Degraw

04/27/2016

Thanks to Chris Whamhoff for breaking it down for us today at the Tar Sands Speak Out. Is it simple enough for you Kalamazoo College? are you on?

04/14/2016

UMass prez Mary Meehan is showing support for students' push for the University to !

UMass officials said they would back a policy for the university system to divest from fossil fuels and forbid future investments in such companies.

04/13/2016

"'We can’t truly combat climate change and enact the strong policies we need to stop it as long as fossil fuel companies continue to buy our politicians, who then provide massive subsidies for the industry,' said Lydia Avila, executive director of the Energy Action Coalition."

This week, thousands of Americans sick and tired of big money in politics and unfair voting laws are descending on the nation’s capital, ready to go to jail, if necessary, for their cause.

04/13/2016

This week has been full of HUGE wins and tons of direct action, and it's only Wednesday. We can't wait to see what Thursday and Friday have in store

Peabody, the world's largest coal company, has filed for bankruptcy.

The age of coal is over. We need a just transition to 100% renewable energy now.

04/13/2016

is under way across the country. Democracy Spring protesters are committing civil disobedience at our nation’s capital to demand real democracy, students at numerous institutions are risking arrest (and being arrested) to demand their institutions divest from toxic fossil fuel industries, and communities/regions across the country are preparing to stand up to fossil fuel industries and commit civil disobedience for Break Free actions. Youth are rising up and reclaiming power, and as evidenced by Yale's divestment announcement today, we are also winning. We will not stop working and we will not stop winning.

04/13/2016

The Clinton Foundation has accepted millions of dollars directly from major fossil fuel companies for years, including fossil fuel giant Exxon. Tell them to stop taking dirty money, and divest from fossil fuels.

04/11/2016

Solidarity with our friends at UMass Amherst who this morning to demand that their administrators and .

04/10/2016

The Federal Court recognizes the damage to human life that Fossil Fuels create, and allows youth plaintiffs to seek justice in the courts for the health issues they will face in their adulthood as they try to fulfill their right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Divest/Reinvest Kalamazoo stands with these youths in solidarity as we work to lessen out impact on the health of future generations and divest from the industry that threatens them.

FEDERAL COURT AFFIRMS CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF KIDS AND DENIES MOTIONS OF GOVERNMENT AND FOSSIL FUEL INDUSTRY IN YOUTH’S LANDMARK CLIMATE CHANGE CASE

04/08/2016

First round of pics from our action at the financial forum today in response to the no we received from President WIlson-Oyelaran this Monday. We were able to reclaim the narrative by displaying our message and asking strategic questions. More details and pics soon to come so stay with us. Follow us on twitter