Politics www.nytimes.com New York’s $226 billion pension fund is dropping fossil fuel stocks The fund will divest from many fossil fuels in the next five years and sell its shares in other companies that contribute to global warming by 2040.
Causes www.nytimes.com Bill McKibben: New York state's divestment threat is a victory for climate activists The comptroller’s threat to pull billions from fossil fuel investments is a big victory for climate activists.
Solutions www.nytimes.com Bill McKibben: Former Exxon chief Lee Raymond shouldn't be on JP Morgan Chase's board Shareholders at JP Morgan Chase should block a former Exxon chief from another term on the bank’s board.
Politics www.nytimes.com Want a bigger say on corporate behavior? Move your money Millions of people have a stake in corporate America through mutual funds. But you may be surprised by how those funds are voting on your behalf.