Ecosia adds fossil fuel label to top banks and investors in internet search results

Michael Holder
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Screenshot of Ecosia search results showing fossil fuel-labelled banks
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Screenshot of Ecosia search results showing fossil fuel-labelled banks

EXCLUSIVE: The move will see fossil fuel icons appear alongside Ecosia search listings for major banks, insurers and investors which back coal, oil and gas

Major banks, insurers and investment firms found to provide significant financial support to high carbon energy will now have a 'fossil fuel' icon added to their listing in Ecosia's internet search results,...

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