350 Chicago Launches State Divestment Campaign

Over the past 6 years, 350 Chicago has pushed the city of Chicago to divest from the top 200 oil, coal, and natural gas companies. Divestment fights the climate crisis by removing financial support for fossil fuel projects and infrastructure while diminishing the industry’s license to operate. 350 Chicago activists have had three resolutions and an ordinance introduced into the Chicago City Council, seeking to codify divestment into law. Through our organization's advocacy, two consecutive city treasurers have reduced fossil fuel holdings in the city’s operational budget from 1.6% to 0.5%. Now we have launched a campaign to divest the state of Illinois! Similar initiatives in NY, NJ, ME and CA have achieved billions in divestment and increased momentum for further successes in fighting the climate crisis. Open to individuals and groups, the campaign will fight for fossil fuel divestment and clean energy reinvestments, while focusing on equity and justice for all Illinoisans.  To get involved, join our Zoom calls!WHEN: Every other Monday, 7:30pm - 9:00pmHOW: Virtually via Zoom RSVP: info@350chicago.orgUpon joining the campaign, individuals and group representatives should participate in formulating, organizing and driving strategies and tactics to divest the state from fossil fuels.  Contributors can determine individual workloads based on their personal bandwidth. We simply ask volunteers to complete the tasks each agrees to undertake.  We envision a collaborative, progressive, diverse group of individuals and organizations working together with decision making driven by the desire for justice, equity, and aggressive climate action.Clearly, the Illinois state government is not acting quickly enough to seriously address the climate crisis.  More pressure must be applied to legislators and elected state officers.  Would you please consider joining our campaign? The 350 Chicago Divestment Team