Science Museum ‘must lay down conditions’ to fossil fuel sponsors

UK's former chief scientific adviser Sir David King adds to growing pressure on the London museum

Sir David King, one of the UK's leading scientific figures, has intervened in the row over fossil fuel sponsorship at the Science Museum, calling for the institution to end any deals with big oil corporations unless the companies meet strict environmental criteria.

The UK's former chief scientific adviser said fossil fuel companies should have to prove they were serious about winding down their oil and gas operations before being awarded high-profile deals with prestigious scientific institutions.