Understanding Fossil Fuel Divestment

What is one of the main reasons for the climate change issue?

• Deforestation

• Burning of fossil fuels

• Overfishing

• Urbanization

What does divestment primarily involve?

• Buying new assets

• Selling investments

• Increasing fossil fuel usage

• Building new factories

Which historical divestment movement is mentioned as a notable example?

• Divestment from the tobacco industry

• Divestment from the fashion industry

• Divestment from the automobile industry

• Divestment from the tech industry

What is a criticism of the fossil fuel divestment movement?

• It does not create enough financial pressure on the fossil fuel industry

• It increases fossil fuel consumption

• It promotes deforestation

• It leads to job losses in the tech industry

What is an example of a positive outcome from the fossil fuel divestment movement?

• Increased fossil fuel production

• Growth of grassroots organizing

• Rise in deforestation rates

• Decline in renewable energy sources