Rockefeller Brothers Fund to Sell Fossil Fuel Assets

The Rockefeller Brothers Fund, originally funded by an oil fortune, is divesting from fossil fuels. This decision, reported by the New York Times, aligns with a broader movement among universities, pension funds, and wealthy individuals to sell investments tied to fossil fuel companies. The announcement coincides with the UN climate change summit in New York, highlighting the Fund's $860 million in assets and its commitment to addressing climate change.

What is the primary source of the Rockefeller Brothers Fund's wealth?

• Real estate

• Oil fortune

• Technology investments

• Pharmaceuticals

What significant event coincides with the Rockefeller Fund's divestment announcement?

• World Economic Forum

• G20 Summit

• NATO Conference

• United Nations climate change summit

How much in assets does the Rockefeller Fund have?

• $750 million

• $1 billion

• $860 million

• $500 million

Which groups have pledged to divest from fossil fuel companies along with the Rockefeller Fund?

• Tech startups

• Government agencies

• Universities, pension funds, and wealthy individuals

• Non-profit organizations

What is the main focus of the Rockefeller Fund's recent financial strategy?

• Funding new technology startups

• Investing in renewable energy

• Divesting from fossil fuels

• Expanding oil investments