Fossil fuel corporations have long been a financial influence on academia. From sponsoring research, to scholarships, to events, these companies have had long-standing relationships with many institutions. U of T’s School of the Environment has cut those relationships.
The Varsity spoke to professors, reporters, and activists to hear how this decision came out, what it means, and who was behind it.
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