Students urge NYU to ‘implement stronger initiatives’ against fossil fuel industry
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Around 20 members from the student environmental group Sunrise NYU gathered in Washington Square Park on Sunday, calling on the university to implement stronger environmental initiatives on campus. The protest comes months after NYU said it “commits to avoid” future fossil fuel investments, reiterating past assurances from the university. The group — alongside Sunrise NYC This story Students urge NYU to ‘implement stronger initiatives’ against fossil fuel industry appeared first on Washington...

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