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Fossil Free Northwestern

Student Organization at Northwestern University fighting for climate and environmental justice.

Join this group for updates on events, petitions, news, and conversation! On January 30, 2013, the Northwestern University Associated Student Government passed a resolution regarding the future investments of the Northwestern endowment. By signing this petition, you are expressing your personal support of the following actions:
1) For Northwestern University to fully divest from the coal industry

2) To encourage further investments in renewable energy and clean technology
3) To pursue full divestment from fossil fuels in the coming years

To date, we've recieved over 1200 signatures from a diverse set of faculty, staff, alumni, and students. The full text of the resolution is available here: http://bit.ly/NUendowment

04/16/2026

What does it look like to work in a social justice career in 2026?

While social justice is under attack at the federal level and across the country, community organizations, nonprofits and everyday people are fighting back, especially right here in Evanston. What can you do to fight for social justice in your career, in your life?

During this panel, part of Evanston Earth Week 2026, leaders from various Evanston-based organizations will share their stories and lessons learned from decades fighting for social justice. Prepared questions will be followed by questions from students in the audience and a short networking session.

Join and for this career-focused event open to all on Tuesday, April 21 at 5:30pm. Free Tomate provided, RSVP at the link in our bio!

03/06/2026

Come to Shanley Pavilion this Saturday for Vibrant Colors Collective’s In Living Color Festival! Fossil Free will be doing a teach-in from 6:40-7:10 p.m. on our organization, organizing on campus, the relationship between art, AI, and theater, and more.
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01/15/2026

If you are interested in getting involved in Fossil Free, join us for our new member meeting this Sunday at 3pm in the Multicultural Center (1936 Sheridan Road)! We will be talking about mission, goals, and structure.

11/06/2025

Join us for a movie night and dinner next Wednesday at 7pm in the GSRC! We will be watching There’s Something in the Water. Anyone and everyone is welcome :)

03/12/2025

‼️HUGE WIN‼️ After months of advocacy, op-eds, city council meetings, and outreach, we are so excited that the Healthy Buildings Ordinance passed city council this past Monday. This is a huge win for our Fossil Free Campus campaign. Swipe to check out what this means and how we plan to continue putting pressure on the university to meet all of our demands.

02/17/2025

Join and Faculty and Staff for Climate Action this THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20 @ 4PM in ANNENBERG G02 for an educational event about how the Northwestern and Evanston communities can come together to push for climate action at Northwestern!

02/12/2025

SustainNU just added emissions data to their website from 2023! Sign our petition, send it to friends, and ask to host a presentation in your class to keep up the momentum✨🌱

02/02/2025

Our resolution for a Fossil Free Campus passed the ASG Senate this past week! BUT we are not done fighting to kick fossil fuels off our campus!! Swipe through this post to learn about what we are up to and how you can support

01/27/2025

Come by the Rock tomorrow for some treats from Chiu Quon bakery! All proceeds go to mutual aid for campus workers!

01/25/2025

The Healthy Buildings Ordinance will be voted on by city council this Monday. The ordinance would require Northwestern to decarbonize all of their buildings and would be a huge win for Fossil Free Northwestern and the broader Evanston community!! You can make sure it passes by making a public comment. Check out the link in our bio to find out how you can make a public comment in support of the HBO!!

Address

2100 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL
60201

Website

https://fossilfreenorthwes.wixsite.com/fossilfreenu/meetings

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