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Norway fund could trigger wave large fossil fuel divestments, say experts
2015-05-28 17:59:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Guardian: Norways decision to dump all coal-focused investments from its $900bn sovereign wealth fund could unleash a wave of divestment from other large funds, according to investment experts. The fund, the largest in the world, is one of the top 10 investors in the global coal industry. The move, agreed late on Wednesday, is one of the most significant victories to date for a fast-growing and UN-backed fossil-fuel divestment campaign. It will affect $9bn-$10bn (5.8-6.5bn) of coal-related investments,...
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