Open Letter from Scientists to the American Museum of Natural History

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Open Letter from Scientists to the American Museum of Natural History

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.

Thousands of Scientists Rally Outside of AAAS Conference

Science serves the common good. It protects the health of our communities, the safety of our families, the education of our children, the foundation of our economy and jobs, and our collective future.

Hundreds of Scientists Take to the Streets

At a rally organized by The Natural History Museum and ClimateTruth.org, more than 500 climate scientists took to the streets alongside Indigenous leaders and frontline community groups. The world paid attention: we captured hundreds of news headlines across the globe.

AMNH Cuts Ties to Fossil Fuels

New York’s American Museum of Natural History has announced it has reduced fossil fuel exposure to its $650 million endowment. As the country’s oldest and largest museums with approximately five million visitors each year, this will reverberate across the sector and around the world.

Another museum cuts ties to fossil fuels

The Leonardo in Utah is the latest museum to cut ties to fossil fuels. The museum has committed to divest from fossil fuels and to implement a new gifts policy refusing funds from fossil fuel interests. This is what leadership looks like.