Faculty of Public Health divests from fossil fuels

Michael Holder
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The professional body said its investments in fossil fuel companies were not compatible with its role to improve public health and wellbeing

The Faculty of Public Health has become the latest medical organisation to end its investments in fossil fuel companies, as the growing divestment movement continues to pick up support. The member organisation,...

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