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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Graham Readfearn

University drops Santos branding of kids’ science roadshow after climate concerns raised

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Prominent climate scientist Prof Lesley Hughes says Australian gas company Santos should not be sponsoring a children’s science event. Photograph: Jason Reed/Reuters

Macquarie University has dropped Santos branding and support for a school science roadshow after a senior Australian climate scientist complained sponsorship from a company expanding fossil fuel production was inappropriate.

Prof Lesley Hughes asked her own institution, Sydney’s Macquarie University, to pull out of hosting one of the events for the Santos Science Experience, arguing the company’s expansion plans were putting children’s future at stake.

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