Science Museum ends sponsorship deal with oil company amid eco goals

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🗞️Driving the news: The Science Museum in London has ended its sponsorship deal with Equinor, a Norwegian state-owned energy firm, due to the company's failure to align with the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement
• Equinor had sponsored the museum's WonderLab since 2016, but the sponsorship will not be renewed as the museum seeks compliance with its environmental commitments

🔭 The context: The termination follows criticism from climate activists regarding Equinor's involvement in the Rosebank oil and gas field in the North Sea
• Equinor’s contract also included a clause preventing negative remarks about the company, which the museum will now remove from future agreements to prevent misinterpretation

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: This decision highlights the growing pressure on institutions to ensure their partnerships align with climate goals
• By severing ties with companies that do not meet these standards, the Science Museum underscores its commitment to sustainability and climate action

⏭️ What's next: The museum will review other sponsors, including BP and Adani, to ensure they meet similar climate commitments
• Activists urge the museum to hold these companies accountable and cease promoting brands that are not aligned with the Paris Agreement

💬 One quote: “The partnership concludes with our warm appreciation and with our ongoing encouragement to Equinor to continue to raise the bar in its efforts to put in place emissions reduction targets,” said a spokesperson for the Science Museum Group

📈 One stat: Sea levels around the Florida Keys have been rising by an average of 0.16 inches per year, totaling over 8 inches since 1971

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