The University’s core responsibility is to provide a teaching environment for its’ students and the use of electricity from coal is detrimental to the learning environment through the use of modern technology. Freeman reports, “Fossil fuel energy has been the main driver of human flourishing historically and that it is uniquely capable of continuing to support human flourishing in perpetuity, making it the morally preferable global energy choice for the future.” (Freeman, 2015, p. 1) Divesting from fossil fuels will decrease pollutants, environmental damage, and global warming, but renewable energy will not supplement or compete again fossil fuel energy. The community and the University is highly reliant on fossil fuels. According to Freeman, “Developed countries rely on fossil fuels for transportation, and in the production of food, clothing, and many other goods and services. Countries like China, India, Brazil, and South Africa have fueled their rise overwhelmingly with fossil energy, and the ensuing economic growth has lifted millions of people out of poverty.” (Freeman, 2015, p.
The University’s core responsibility is to provide a teaching environment for its’ students and the use of electricity from coal is detrimental to the learning environment through the use of modern technology. Freeman reports, “Fossil fuel energy has been the main driver of human flourishing historically and that it is uniquely capable of continuing to support human flourishing in perpetuity, making it the morally preferable global energy choice for the future.” (Freeman, 2015, p. 1) Divesting from fossil fuels will decrease pollutants, environmental damage, and global warming, but renewable energy will not supplement or compete again fossil fuel energy. The community and the University is highly reliant on fossil fuels. According to Freeman, “Developed countries rely on fossil fuels for transportation, and in the production of food, clothing, and many other goods and services. Countries like China, India, Brazil, and South Africa have fueled their rise overwhelmingly with fossil energy, and the ensuing economic growth has lifted millions of people out of poverty.” (Freeman, 2015, p.