sanaiaors ‘Actor's Divestment rom Ol Used to Support Suz Foundation. News Release gat-triday patticity Because you need to get stuff done! Thursday, December 11, 2014 Actor's Divestment from Oil Used to Support Suzuki Foundation Vancouver, B.C - While the public at large was busy focussing on new photos of kim Kardashian, approval for the Keystone Pipeline quietly passed US House of Representatives on November 14", And while protests against the pipeline are mounting—one of which saw David Suzuki's grandson, Tamo Campos, arrested—many feel as though their concerns are falling on deaf ears, leading them to take up a new approach to voicing their disapproval. Actor and author William B. Davis is one such Canadian, who is adopting to “divest and donate” to support efforts to end our reliance on fossil fuels. Divestment—ridding yourself of investments that support the fossil fuel industry—is becoming an increasingly common way to voice dissent. Davis has long been a supporter of green technologies and has been vocal in his call for Canadians to end their dependence on fossil fuels. “The movement is gaining traction throughout North America and Europe because it sends a strong message to companies, and essentially hits them where it hurts. Unfortunately these days it's often impossible to fully boycott a ‘multinational corporation, because of their expansive reach into everyday products,” says the actor well-known for his work on the X-files. By first donating his stocks to a charity such as the Suzuki Foundation, Davis’ act serves a dual purpose, “Firstly, it allows me to have a portfolio of ethical investments that supports the kind of social and political change | want to see happen in this country, Second, when the Suzuki Foundation sells the stocks they receive much needed funds to help slow and hopefully halt climate change,” ‘The David Suzuki Foundation is engaged in the battle against global climate change on a variety of fronts, notably through the Trottier Energy Futures Project. The Project brings together scientists, economists, and Canadians at large with a view to creating sustainable energy development strategies. For more information on the Foundation, visit www.cavidsuzukiorg. William B. Davis' website is found at www williambdavis.com, -30- To book an interview contact Rachel Sentes, Publicist, 604-366-7846 rachel@gal-fridaypublicity.com www. gal-fridayp ublicity.com gal-friday publicity hips maloxtintracte conncusty/ View aspxhd=64002386xnt= p= 2484 1sanaieors ‘Actor's Divestment rom Ol Used to Support Suz Foundation. News Release #308- 1114 Howie Avenue Coquitlam, B.C v3) IVI ‘This email was created and delivered using Industry Mailout hips maloxtintracte conincusty/ View aspxid=8400238pxnt= p= 248t