Climate Justice at Boston College (CJBC) urged the University to “break up” with fossil fuels in a Valentine’s Day–inspired divestment protest on Thursday and Friday.
Editorials, Featured Column, Opinions
BC Should Divest From Fossil Fuels
The Heights calls on Boston College to divest from fossil fuel companies. Divestment is an opportunity for BC to be an ethical leader among Jesuit and top-40 institutions, and investing in fossil fuels betrays BC’s Jesuit, Catholic roots and ethics. The University has maintained that its investments are not designed to promote social or political…
News, Top Story, Administration
BC Hesitant About Fossil Fuel Divestment
After a non-binding referendum on the Undergraduate of Government of Boston College elections ballot asking if BC should withhold investments from the fossil fuel industry received 2,005 “yes” votes and 374 “no’s,” University Spokesman Jack Dunn said the school’s stance on divestment has not changed.
News, On Campus, Top Story
Climate Justice BC Referendum to Appear on UGBC Ballot
This year, the question “Should Boston College withhold investments from the fossil fuel industry?” will appear on the presidential elections ballot for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College.
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
LTE: A Response to “Former President of Ireland Talks Climate Justice and Human Rights”
“Put simply: We are faced with a crisis, and on March 13th, a former president told us exactly what to do about it.”
News, On Campus, Top Story
CJBC Prepares for Largest Rally of the Semester
The rally comes after Laurie Zoloth’s talk earlier this week on the intersection of religion and environmental concerns.
Opinions, Letters To The Editor
Catholic Identity Requires BC’s Divestment From Fossil Fuels
On March 13, 2013, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergolio, S.J., became the first Jesuit to be elected as head of the Roman Catholic Church.
Opinions, Editorials
Divesting Is Overly Simple Response To Complex Issue
Two documents have emerged related to the increasing call for the divestment of Boston College’s endowment from the fossil fuel industry in the past two weeks.
