divestmentrockland Activism, Climate Change, Fossil Fuels, litigation

Making the Oil and Gas Companies Pay for the Harm Caused by Climate Change

Are oil and gas companies legally responsible for the harm caused by climate change? That is the question presented in a lawsuit filed in January 2018 by the City of New York against BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, Exxon Mobil, and Royal Dutch Shell. According to the lawsuit, those companies are the five largest, investor-owned producers of … Continue reading Making the Oil and Gas Companies Pay for the Harm Caused by Climate Change

divestmentrockland Activism, Climate Change, Fossil Fuels, Impact Investing, Investing

How To Become A Superhero With Your Investments

  More and more people are asking the question: “How can I use my investments to advance my values?” I began asking myself that question after the presidential election, when I realized that I couldn’t rely on federal policy to make a difference on the issues I care about – especially climate change. Instead, it … Continue reading How To Become A Superhero With Your Investments

divestmentrockland Activism, Climate Change, Fossil Fuels, Politics

I ♥ New York Advocacy Day in Albany with Divest NY

For lots of years I made the trek to Albany to advocate on a number of important issues – Domestic Violence, Rape, Early Childhood Education, Community Schools. For the last year I’ve made Climate Change my priority. The cause I lobbied for on Tuesday was Divestment of Fossil Fuels, specifically from the NYS Pension Fund. … Continue reading I ♥ New York Advocacy Day in Albany with Divest NY

divestmentrockland Activism, Fossil Fuels, Investing

Discovering Your Fund’s SUPER POWERS

Most of us don't know much about what our investment dollars are doing. Retirement funds and mutual funds operate like opaque machines - you put money in and they spit money out. But, when you look closer, you'll find that funds have super powers that help them shape the nature of our society. 1. Power of Choice
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divestmentrockland Activism, Alternative Energy, Fossil Fuels, Investing

The Cherry Bumps Are Coming!

I grew up in a "co-op" called Valentine Gardens in South Yonkers (NY). This affordable housing complex featured simple ways to build community - like patios where the adults got some fresh air and chatted while the kids jumped rope, played hand-ball or traded baseball cards a few steps away. Down a steep staircase was … Continue reading The Cherry Bumps Are Coming!

divestmentrockland Activism, Alternative Energy, banks, Climate Change, Investing, Pipelines

Change Your Banking Behavior: Move Your ASS-ets

When we first moved to Rockland County in 1969, we became satisfied customers of Empire Trust, whose main branch was in Middletown, NY. Who knew it had already merged with Bank of New York in 1966? It took years before the Bank of New York logo appeared on their buildings and our checks. Besides, in … Continue reading Change Your Banking Behavior: Move Your ASS-ets