2024 was the hottest year on record.
In the midst of all of the news that has come out of Washington D.C. this month, you may have missed out on this story, John: ⤵️
The largest U.S. banks — including Goldman Sachs, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Bank of America, and Morgan Stanley — withdrew from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, a global initiative to align banking and financial practices with the Paris Climate Agreement — the same agreement that Donald Trump just withdrew the U.S. from.
By evading their responsibility, these banks are doubling down on financing fossil fuels and abandoning their commitments toward building a sustainable future.
Here's the truth, John. These banks have been among the biggest backers of oil, gas, and coal projects globally. While the world continues to face record-breaking temperatures and climate disasters, these banks are pouring billions into the very same industries fueling the climate crisis.
Their actions represent an existential threat to our planet. It’s about putting profit over people and short-term greed over long-term survival.
But this doesn't have to be our future. We can pressure these banks to divest from their fossil fuel backers and support efforts to create a renewable, sustainable economy.
Add your name to demand these big banks divest from fossil fuels and invest in our future.
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This is our moment to go further, to demand a financial system that works in the interest of the people and the planet — not against it.
When we push back, we win. Activists have already successfully pressured banks to limit coal financing, reject Arctic drilling projects, and scale back funding for destructive pipelines.
The climate crisis isn't waiting, John. And neither are we. Can you take a moment to tell the big banks: stop funding the climate crisis and start investing in real solutions.
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Thank you for taking action.
In solidarity,
— LeftNet
