Could New York’s Youth Finally Convince the State to Divest Its Pension of Fossil Fuels?

For a decade, climate advocates have urged New York officials to divest the state’s pension of fossil fuels, arguing not doing so ignores the reality of climate change. The campaign got little traction, but is now seeing a surge of support as youth climate strikers who are sheltering in place look for new ways to spread their message without marching in the streets.