Scientist Rebellion NYC want people to know that the American Museum of Natural History has a greenwashing problem.
While scientists have been warning of the worsening climate crisis for decades, the museum has failed to update its exhibits to reflect this. Its limited climate exhibit, that boasts “big-picture” messages about climate change on the museum’s website, does not mention the burning of fossil fuels and corporations responsible.
The American Museum of Natural History does, however, list its corporate partners as “a diverse group of the world’s leading corporations who are demonstrating their support for scientific research, education, and biodiversity and conservation through their participation in the Museum’s Corporate Membership program.” The list includes @citibank and @jpmorganchase, two banks that invest heavily in fossil fuels.
Learn more about how Scientist Rebellion Turtle Island has targeted Citi and other banks that finance climate chaos, and why targeting financial institutions can be such a powerful tool towards ending fossil fuels.
Since the museum willfully ignores the scientific evidence and continues to take money from banks that are driving the climate crisis, Scientist Rebellion decided to visit the museum last week and spruce it up a little.
There are lots of ways YOU can help our efforts to fix the American Museum of Natural History and fight climate misinformation.
Write Museum Donors
Click here to send an email to rich donors of the museum to let them know you see the greenwashing and that you are not okay with it!
Join the Movement!
If you’re a scientist in the US or Canada and you want to get involved to stop the climate crisis, or want to help us get more scientists involved, click here and we’ll connect with you. From there, we can get you connected with others who share your interests and/or are active near you. You can also learn more about us here.
And yes, Scientist Rebellion is global too, so click here if you’re not in Canada or the US, to find out more about joining SR Global and efforts in your region.
If you are in New York and not a scientist, click here to connect with the activists at Planet Over Profit. Otherwise, search for your local climate org to join the cause.
Switch to Renewables at Home
Click here to switch over to renewable electricity in your home.
Send Your Support
You can support our organizing efforts by donating here.
DIY Disruptions at Your Local Museum
You too can add facts to any museum that is ignoring the climate crisis! Here’s how you can make removable, non-damaging Clingons at home.
- Do your research and design factual updates for the museum.
- Purchase static cling vinyl paper that is used to temporarily stick things to glass.
- Purchase regular printable sticker paper.
- Print the factual updates onto the regular sticker paper.
- Attach the sticker paper to the static cling vinyl paper.
- Add climate facts to any smooth surface.
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This content was originally posted on the Scientist Rebellion Global website.
