The UK parliament will debate the banning of fossil fuel advertising and sponsorship following a petition with over 100,000 signatures. Campaigners argue that fossil fuel promotion contributes to the climate crisis and should be outlawed, similar to the tobacco advertising ban in 2003. The government maintains no current plans to restrict such advertising, with any decisions resting with independent advertising committees. Recently, many cultural institutions have severed ties with fossil fuel sponsors due to reputational risks, but some still continue these partnerships, drawing criticism from industry leaders.
As the UK races to meet our net zero targets, the need to combat fossil fuel extraction has never been more urgent. While many museums, cultural institutions and artists are taking significant measures to combat the escalating climate and nature crisis, it is deeply frustrating that a few high-profile institutions demonstrate irresponsible leadership.
The government is committed to reducing emissions from high carbon products but currently has no plans to restrict fossil fuel advertising.
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