Getting Satisfaction at the Bank Branch

Two things happen when you take your money out of a bank that finances fossil fuels. First, the good feeling from knowing that your money is no longer being used by the bank to ruin our planet - and that you've done something to improve life for yourself - and people everywhere.

The second is that you get a chance to tell off your old bank.

As I transferred my money, I entered the description "Move to a non-coal bank". I don't know if anyone reads that, but I feel good when I read it on the statement.

I also took the time to write the bank a short note to say that

• I'd learnt they were funding fossil fuels,
  
• I didn't think that was a responsible use of money, and so
  
• I'm taking my money elsewhere.

PS. See whether your bank deserves the same treatment, and perhaps switch banks.