![University workers power-wash chalk drawings highlighting Pitt’s fossil fuel usage.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/IMG_5601-1200x900.jpg)
‘I Love Pitt Day’ celebrates University, met with pushback from student organization
By Ryleigh Lord, News Editor
• October 13, 2023
![One of the rally organizers speaks to protesters outside Peoples Gas on Friday, Sept. 22, 2023.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/ESR60610-1200x800.jpg)
‘There is a better way’: Local activists rally against Peoples Natural Gas, fossil fuel industry
By Spencer Levering, Senior Staff Writer
• September 23, 2023
![The Cathedral of Learning seen from Schenley Plaza.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/N_In-person-classes_KO.jpg)
‘Disappointing’: Pitt releases inaugural ESG report after several months’ delay
By Allison Radziwon, Senior Staff Writer
• April 21, 2022
![The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion hosted its “Combating Environmental Racism and Injustice” event on Thursday as part of Pitt’s annual Diversity Forum.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/N_Environmental_Injustice_Via-900x600.png)
Panelists discuss environmental hazards, ways to combat injustices
By Millicent Watt, Senior Staff Writer
• July 30, 2021
![Photos: Climate strike on Flagstaff Hill](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/DSC_1410-900x600.jpg)
Photos: Climate strike on Flagstaff Hill
By Pamela Smith, Staff Photographer
• March 21, 2021
![Dawne Hickton, the chair of the Board’s Ad-hoc Committee on Fossil Fuels, said the committee found that fossil fuel investments will pose a “higher risk” in the future.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/pasted-image-0-900x600.png)
Board votes to increase endowment transparency, continue gradual fossil fuel divestment
By Rebecca Johnson and Jon Moss
• February 26, 2021
![Members of the Fossil Free Pitt Coalition staged a February sit-in in the Cathedral of Learning, calling for fossil fuel divestment.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IMG_9453-900x600-1.jpg)
Board fossil fuels committee delivers report
By Rebecca Johnson and Jon Moss
• February 19, 2021
![The Fossil Free Pitt Coalition unveiled a billboard Monday morning that it purchased near the intersection of Boulevard of the Allies and Bates Street in South Oakland.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/N_FFP-Billboard_CS-900x600.jpg)
‘The world is watching’: Fossil Free Pitt unveils billboard in South Oakland
By Rebecca Johnson, News Editor
• February 15, 2021
![The Ad Hoc Committee on Fossil Fuels held an open forum Friday morning to allow students, faculty and alumni to provide feedback about the University’s $4.3-billion endowment.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/N_Adhoc-Fossil-Fuel-Meeting_Via-900x422.png)
Community members urge divestment at forum
By Ashton Crawley, Assistant News Editor
• November 2, 2020
![Pitt community members voiced their dissatisfaction with Pitt’s Board of Trustees ad hoc committee on fossil fuels at Wednesdays virtual open forum.](https://pittnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/N_Adhoc-Fossil-Fuel-Meeting_SC.jpg)
Community members urge divestment at open forum
By Nathan Fitchett, Senior Staff Writer
• October 30, 2020
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