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Chris Packham joins Extinction Rebellion in Science Museum sponsor protest

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Published date13 April 2024
Publication titleMyLondon (England)
More than 30 people, including scientists, occupied Energy Revolution, the museum's new climate gallery, on Friday in protest over its sponsorship by Adani, a large coal-producing company

The firm is also involved in the manufacturing of drones for the Israeli military, XR claimed.

Protesters led by Youth Action for Climate Justice held up a series of banners, including "Teach us the truth" and "Adani kills", and created a display of black balls symbolising coal.

They said they intended to remain in the museum over the weekend, with the first school visits to the gallery beginning on Monday.

Speaking to the protesters, Packham said: "Science tells us that the fossil fuel industry is responsible for the accelerating destruction of our natural world. The Science Museum is a place to spark imagination, to provide answers but also to encourage us to ask questions.

"The question I'm asking today is a big one, 'why on earth are we allowing a destructive industry to sponsor an educational exhibition whilst simultaneously setting fire to young peoples futures'

"This is beyond greenwash it's grotesque."

Dr Aaron Thierry, a scientist who joined the protest, said: "It's not just Adani's brand that the science...

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