Virginia judge dismisses youth climate change lawsuit on fossil fuel projects
by DENISE LAVOIE AP Legal Affairs Writer
The hints of sunlight begin to disappear behind a pair of pumpjacks Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021 in the oilfields of Penwell, Texas. A movement to divest from fossil fuels is gaining momentum among foundations as activists push the $1 trillion sector to shift its money away from coal, oil and natural gas. The call from activists to the charitable world and other sectors has been simple: ditch fossil fuels and direct your investments into climate-friendly companies and funds. (Eli Hartman/Odessa American via AP, File)