The announcement from Boulder County comes amidst an active year in the insurance industry responding to increased pressure from activist groups to end insurance for and investments in fossil fuels. (Photo: rivalstrife/iStock)
This week, Boulder County passed a first-of-its-kind resolution to screen potential county insurance providers for those that continue to support fossil fuels without phaseout plans, becoming the first U.S. county to call on insurance companies to stop insuring and investing in fossil fuels.
The resolution was adopted by the Board of Supervisors, who cited the need to address financial support for fossil fuel industries contributing to climate change, along with the enormous toll climate pollution inflicts on public health and the economy.
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