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Maryland's state pension system cut 85% of its Israeli bond holdings after grassroots activists spent months organizing state employees, retirees, and faith leaders. The $60 million reduction marks the largest known state-level divestment in U.S. history.
Divest just launched a platform that lets African users seamlessly move between cryptocurrency and traditional money without switching apps. The Nigerian startup now serves four countries with a solution built for how people actually use money today.
The Vatican is leading a Christian movement to pull investments from mining companies that harm Indigenous communities and the environment. The campaign aims to align church money with Catholic values of protecting people and planet.
Nobel Peace Prize-winning group Nihon Hidankyo is asking Japan's biggest banks to stop funding nuclear weapons manufacturers. Two major financial institutions have already adopted similar policies on their own.
Norway's $2 trillion sovereign wealth fund has removed Adani Green Energy from its investment portfolio. The decision by the world's largest sovereign wealth fund signals growing global scrutiny of investment ethics in renewable energy.
Oil giant BP is finally turning around after years of underperformance, with new leadership driving stronger earnings and a plan to reduce debt by $20 billion. The recovery signals stability for thousands of employees and pension funds that depend on the energy company.
A doctoral student who completed her PhD while fighting deportation has chosen to return to Turkey, ending a legal battle that began with her arrest during Ramadan. Her case became a symbol of international students facing consequences for pro-Palestinian advocacy.
Energy company Qualitas Energy just expanded its clean power footprint by purchasing a 91-megawatt wind portfolio from Germany's PNE AG. The acquisition strengthens the company's renewable energy platform as wind power continues its global growth.
After nearly 18 months of suspension and visa uncertainty, a 22-year-old Egyptian student will return to King's College London this fall. The university determined he met all conditions for reinstatement following his participation in pro-Palestinian demonstrations.
Capgemini pulled out of a controversial immigration surveillance contract worth up to $365 million after pressure from French workers, officials, and protesters. The move shows how public demand for ethical business practices can shift corporate decisions worth hundreds of millions.
A federal jury found Live Nation and Ticketmaster violated antitrust laws by overcharging concertgoers and crushing competition for years. The verdict could lead to breaking up the entertainment giant and making live events more affordable for millions of fans.
Mubadala Energy just proved that oil and gas companies can grow while dramatically shrinking their carbon footprint. The Abu Dhabi firm slashed greenhouse gas emissions by nearly a third in 2025 while expanding operations.
Boston just unveiled an ambitious climate plan to slash emissions in half by 2030, even after losing $105 million in federal funding. The city's already proving it can deliver, with emissions down 27% since 2005.
The Bank of England just became one of the world's strictest central banks on climate, banning thermal coal bonds from its loan system. The October policy could push commercial banks worldwide to rethink their dirtiest investments.
Los Angeles just locked in enough solar energy from Utah to power over 214,000 homes and remove nearly 38,000 cars worth of emissions from the air. The 30-year partnership marks a major leap toward the city's goal of 100% clean energy by 2035.