Public advocate Jumaane Williams is calling on the team's owner to rename Citi Field over climate change concerns.
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According to Williams, the stadium's namesake, Citibank, is the second-largest fossil fuel financier in the US and has made significant investments in the fossil fuel industry.
Williams has also planned a rally at Citi Hall to further the push, asking the team and owner, Steve Cohen, to end their relationship with the bank.
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Citibank says it recognizes the importance of transitioning to a low-carbon economy.
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