“Selling integrity:” Nearly Two-Thirds of Australia’s Universities Take Fossil Fuel Money

Australian universities selling integrity to fossil fuel giants

Of Australia’s 37 public universities, 26 take money from fossil fuel companies, according to new research released by The Australia Institute. The close links between universities and fossil fuel companies undermine the independence of universities and risk greenwashing the activities of companies profiting from climate change. Related article: Getting rid of fossil fuels is really hard—and we’re not making much progress Fossil fuel companies c…

Australian universities urged to cut ties with fossil fuels industry

Jason Staines writes: At least 26 of Australia’s 43 universities have financial ties with fossil fuel companies through scholarships, grants, or research partnerships, according to a new report from The Australia Institute. The report argues that such links compromise academic […]

“Selling integrity:” Nearly two-thirds of Australia’s universities take fossil fuel money

New research from The Australia Institute shows that 26 out of Australia’s 37 universities have financial links to fossil fuel companies.

Fossil-fuelled universities - Australian uni's selling their integrity to coal and gas companies

Of Australia’s 37 public universities, 26 take money from fossil fuel companies, according to new research released today by The Australia Institute.