Richard Flanagan won the £50,000 prize for his memoir 'Question 7', which intertwines autobiography and the atomic bomb's history. He declined the prize until Baillie Gifford stops investing in fossil fuels, highlighting the firm's controversial investments. The firm has faced backlash from authors and activists, leading to boycotts of literary festivals. Flanagan's rejection brings attention to these issues, with notable figures commenting on the significance of his work. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)