Stanford University rejects oil company research funding ban, opts for "better guardrails" amid student calls for divestment.

Stanford University has decided against banning oil companies from funding research, opting instead for "better guardrails" on their financial ties. This decision comes despite student-led calls for divestment. The university is facing criticism for not taking a stronger stance against oil companies, but the administration maintains that they are focused on finding a balance between research funding and environmental responsibility.

July 13, 2024
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