350.org: Maine Becomes First State in the U.S. to Pass Fossil Fuel Divestment Legislation
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 12 -- The 350.org issued the following statement:
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On Tuesday, June 8, Maine became the first state in the U.S. to pass fossil fuel divestment legislation. Maine joins a mass movement of institutions representing nearly $15 trillion in assets that have committed to divest.
Cassie Cain, 350 Maine and Maine Climate Action Now's Youth Engagement Coordinator, offered the following:
"Thank you to Representative . . .
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On Tuesday, June 8, Maine became the first state in the U.S. to pass fossil fuel divestment legislation. Maine joins a mass movement of institutions representing nearly $15 trillion in assets that have committed to divest.
Cassie Cain, 350 Maine and Maine Climate Action Now's Youth Engagement Coordinator, offered the following:
"Thank you to Representative . . .