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University of Utah takes a step toward divesting in fossil fuels

Citing climate change and the school’s mission, panel recommends dropping such investments within a year.

(Leah Hogsten | Tribune file photo) The University of Utah gets much of its electricity from renewable sources, including these solar panels located on the roof of the Marriott Library. A school committee is recommending the U.'s endowment divest from fossil fuels.

(Leah Hogsten | Tribune file photo) The University of Utah gets much of its electricity from renewable sources, including these solar panels located on the roof of the Marriott Library. A school committee is recommending the U.'s endowment divest from fossil fuels.