At a time when science itself is under attack, trusted institutions of science are needed now more than ever. The AMNH’s ties to Mercer risk undermining the credibility of the institution and eroding the public’s trust. This it too high a price to pay.
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Rebekah Mercer sits on the board of one of our nation’s largest and most respected natural history museums, while she bankrolls groups that deny climate science. Sign this petition to the American Museum of Natural History: It’s time to get science deniers out of science museums.
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108 geoscientists sent this letter to the AGU–the world’s largest association of Earth scientists–urging the association to end its sponsorship deal with ExxonMobil. The oil giant is under investigation by the NY and CA Attorneys General for its long history of climate denial campaigns.
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David Koch’s departure from the board of the American Museum of Natural History is a is a victory for the scientists, climate activists, and museum professionals who have been calling for museums to break ties with fossil fuel interests.
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The momentum grows. In recent weeks, 5 science museums have divested, canceled fossil fuel sponsorships, or implemented gifts policies refusing fossil fuel funds.
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