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Leading UK Public Health body ends investment in fossil fuel industry

by Deirdre Duff | Dec 10, 2018 | News, Climate & Environment, Divestment

The UK Faculty of Public Health has ended all investment in gas, oil and coal companies. In doing so it highlights the health impacts of fossil fuel driven climate change. Our Fossil Free Health campaigner, Deirdre Duff, shares the news.

British Psychological Society divests from gas, oil and coal

by Deirdre Duff | Nov 13, 2018 | Campaign Updates, News, Press Releases, Climate & Environment, Divestment, Peace & Security

The British Psychological Society is divesting from fossil fuels! It joins a growing number of health organisations that are cutting ties with gas, oil and coal. Dr Deirdre Duff reports on their divestment decision.

Open letter welcoming RCGP divestment from fossil fuels and calling on others to follow suit

by Deirdre Duff | Oct 2, 2018 | Sign-Ons, Climate & Environment, Divestment

Medact is coordinating an open letter from GPs, to the RCGP, to congratulate them on their divestment from fossil fuels and to encourage others to divest.

Royal College of General Practitioners divests from fossil fuels!

by Deirdre Duff | Jul 30, 2018 | Blogs, Headlines, Climate & Environment, Divestment

The Royal College of General Practitioners is divesting from all fossil fuels. Dr Deirdre Duff shares this exciting news.

Delving below the greenwash – is Shell going to ‘Make the Future’?

by Deirdre Duff | Jul 17, 2018 | Blogs, Climate & Environment, Divestment

Many UK health institutes are likely to have direct or indirect investments in Shell. Does this conflict with a health-focused mission? Dr Deirdre Duff examines Shell’s words and actions.

Climate change threatens to undo decades’ worth of global health gains – but the health community can help to stop this

by Deirdre Duff | May 25, 2018 | Blogs, Headlines, Climate & Environment, Divestment

Fossil Free Health lead Deirdre writes on the vital role that health professionals can play in the divestment movement

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