Savers expect pension funds to avoid fossil fuels, finds poll

Stephanie Baxter
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Most people want to avoid investing in projects that contribute to climate change, and would consider moving to another less-exposed provider, according to a survey commissioned by ClientEarth.

In an online poll of 2,005 people conducted by YouGov in July, just two-fifths were aware their pension funds or investments can be used to help fund fossil fuel projects like coal mines, oil wells...

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