On Sunday, a coalition of anti-oil activists held a ‘public but unauthorised’ conference at the Science Museum, highlighting the institution’s continued ties with the fossil fuel industry. The group took over the entrance to the museum’s Cosmonauts exhibition, currently sponsored by BP, and unfurled banners next to a lectern. Many visitors joined the event and … More Activists take on BP and Shell in anti-oil action at Science Museum

Last night, London’s elite gathered at the British Museum, which provided a magnificent backdrop for BP’s annual business reception. Government ministers, corporate leaders and leading journalists rubbed smartly-turned-out shoulders (dress code: business attire – see official invitation below) as the oil giant schmoozed them with drinks, canapes, speeches and a private viewing of the museum’s … More The writing’s on the wall at BP’s schmoozeathon

For interviews contact info@bp-or-not-bp.org and transcripts of Freedom Of Information responses can be found at the end of this blog post. Today, we revealed that the Science Museum’s controversial sponsorship deal with Shell will end this December. In response to a Freedom of Information request from BP or not BP?, the museum confirmed that it “…does not have … More Science Museum drops Shell as sponsor