THE Science Museum was forced to ban the public from entering a climate gallery sponsored by a fossil fuel and arms company on Saturday, following pressure from activists. 

The day before, over 30 protesters led by Youth Action for Climate Justice and Scientists for Extinction Rebellion, occupied the new “Energy Revolution” gallery, which is funded by a so-called green energy subsidiary of coalmining conglomerate Adani.

The protesters planned to invite members of the public to join them for an interactive assembly inside the gallery where they would uncover the truth about the firm, which is the largest private developer of new coalmines and coal-fired power plants.