A guest blog from Transition Network Trustee Tony Greenham, published at the RSA blog: With the benefit of hindsight, would you have wanted your pension being invested in cassette tapes, floppy discs, fax machines, Kodak or Blockbuster in 2000? Well what do you think your future self will make of your current investment in fossil fuels? Against the backdrop of the 22nd UN Climate Change summit in Marrakech (COP22), and yesterday’s news that 2016 will once again be the hottest year on record, it is worth reflecting on four reasons for all of us to take action on reducing investment in carbon intensive energy. (more…)
Related Articles
A practical guide to securing stronger protections when “green” facilities are proposed near you
If your community is facing proposed utility-scale solar and battery storage projects, here’s a helpful guide on the questions to ask developers and the safety and environmental protections to demand before projects are approved.
November 13, 2026
Myanmar’s civil war is threatening a major peatland discovery
Local officials warn the peatlands may already be degrading — and unlike most environmental damage, peatland loss is irreversible.
November 11, 2026
Five ways countries stymie climate negotiations without actually saying ‘no’
As world leaders meet at COP31, Nov. 9-20, here are five tactics powerful attendees use to delay, weaken, or redirect climate action while appearing committed.
November 10, 2026
Forum
Visit the Resilience Community Forum today to join conversations on topics you care about. Share ideas and resources, make connections, and help create momentum on important issues.
Comments