New York climate activists call on big banks to cease investing in new fossil fuel projects

Climate activists took to the streets Friday in Albany to demand big banks stop funding fossil fuel projects. “Climate Change is a human rights issue. It’s an urgent issue, and that’s why I’m here to show my support,” said Leah Penniman, co-founder of Soul Fire Farm. “As a farmer, we are directly impacted by climate chaos. We have been seeing mild winters, droughts, flooding, pest outbreaks, and farm workers are among those who are most disproportionately impacted.”

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