This is part of a significant new wave of property-focused climate action. A Money Rebellion activist who took part in the action said: “Barclays are pumping billions into the fossil fuel industry, completely at odds with advice from the International Energy Agency, United Nations and IPCC. We urge Barclays customers to use their power by moving their account to a bank more aligned with a liveable future for the planet. Notes to EditorsTwo minute explainer video about Barclays’ fossil fuel investments: https://youtu.be/5TTSDQOhmEg1. https://bankonourfuture.org/news/barclays-fossil-fuels-2023/https://www.bankingonclimatechaos.org/3. https://www.carbonbrief.org/new-fossil-fuels-incompatible-with-1-5c-goal-comprehensive-analysis-finds/4. Switch to a green bank and withdraw £1.5m from fossil fuel support today, even if you have £0 in your account: https://www.switchit.green/Jury acquits HSBC window-smashing women: “We smashed the windows of a major bank.

Source: The Guardian November 27, 2023 11:57 UTC