World first: Ireland to divest from fossil fuels

Madeleine Cuff
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Ireland set to become first country in the world to fully divest from fossil fuels after Divestment Bill wins final approval from Irish legislature

The Irish government has today passed legislation confirming it will become the first country in the world to fully divest from fossil fuels. The Fossil Fuel Divestment Bill was approved by the Oireachtas...

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