“We Need Voices”: Clubs Call for Action at Divestment Town Hall

Nic Petrosino and Charlie Phillips • November 6, 2024

University divestment from fossil fuels is not merely a symbolic move but an effective one, according to Lily Fleming, vice president of Climate Justice at Boston College (CJBC). “Our endowment is...

BC Unlikely to Consider Fossil Fuel Divestment, UGBC Senator Shares

Jack Beckman • April 3, 2024

The primary goal of Boston College’s investments is to grow the University’s endowment, not to champion social or political causes like divestment, Lindsay Meier, environmental and sustainability policy coordinator, shared at the UGBC Senate meeting on Tuesday night.

BC’s Divestment Scandal: A Rejection of the Catholic Faith

Peter Swindal • February 12, 2024

Yet, while BC seems so publicly driven by the Catholic faith, it is clear that the University’s administration does not place the faith first when it comes to fossil fuel divestment.

Posts Featuring CJBC, Divestment Removed During EcoPledge Takeover of BC’s Instagram Story

Natalie Arndt • April 25, 2023

When EcoPledge Co-President Maureen Kelly took over the Boston College Instagram story at the Earth Day fair on Friday afternoon, no one gave her any restrictions about what content to post, she said. But when Kelly posted a video of Climate Justice at BC (CJBC) explaining its mission and advocating for BC to divest from fossil fuels, it was taken down immediately, she said.

CJBC Asks Leahy, Boston College to “Break Up” with Fossil Fuels

Nina Khaghany • February 13, 2022

Climate Justice at Boston College (CJBC) urged the University to “break up” with fossil fuels in a Valentine’s Day–inspired divestment protest on Thursday and Friday.

BC Should Divest From Fossil Fuels

The Heights Editorial Board • February 24, 2020

The Heights calls on Boston College to divest from fossil fuel companies. Divestment is an opportunity for BC to be an ethical leader among Jesuit and top-40 institutions, and investing in fossil fuels...

BC Hesitant About Fossil Fuel Divestment

Abby Hunt • February 25, 2019

After a non-binding referendum on the Undergraduate of Government of Boston College elections ballot asking if BC should withhold investments from the fossil fuel industry received 2,005 “yes” votes and 374 “no’s,” University Spokesman Jack Dunn said the school’s stance on divestment has not changed.

Climate Justice BC Referendum to Appear on UGBC Ballot

Grace Christenson • February 11, 2019

This year, the question “Should Boston College withhold investments from the fossil fuel industry?” will appear on the presidential elections ballot for the Undergraduate Government of Boston College.

LTE: A Response to “Former President of Ireland Talks Climate Justice and Human Rights”

Letters • March 27, 2017

"Put simply: We are faced with a crisis, and on March 13th, a former president told us exactly what to do about it."

CJBC Prepares for Largest Rally of the Semester

Sophie Reardon • October 27, 2016

The rally comes after Laurie Zoloth's talk earlier this week on the intersection of religion and environmental concerns.

Catholic Identity Requires BC’s Divestment From Fossil Fuels

Letters • March 24, 2013

On March 13, 2013, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergolio, S.J., became the first Jesuit to be elected as head of the Roman Catholic Church.

Divesting Is Overly Simple Response To Complex Issue

The Heights Editorial Board • March 21, 2013

Two documents have emerged related to the increasing call for the divestment of Boston College's endowment from the fossil fuel industry in the past two weeks.