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To: Harpal Kumar, CEO, Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK: don't partner with dirty Shell
I support Cancer Research UK and its important work. But I don't support your partnership with Shell.
There is evidence that air pollution can cause cancer, Cancer Research UK itself has spoken out about the need for more action here.
The main sources of air pollution include transport, industry and fossil fuel power stations. As one of the largest fossil fuel companies Shell has a responsibility for this, as well as on the causes of climate change more widely.
Shell is responsible for bbqing the planet. Please stop your partnership with them on 'BBQ to beat cancer' immediately.
Why is this important?
Cancer Research UK is holding a 'big weekend BBQ to beat cancer' - but unfortunately it's sponsored by Shell, a company responsible for BBQ-ing the planet, and for contributing towards some of the causes of cancer.
There are plenty of companies in the UK who could sponsor Cancer UK's important work. But by partnering with a dirty energy company like Shell they are sending out a message that one of the world's biggest fossil fuel operations - which includes reckless plans to drill for oil in the fragile Arctic, and to carry on contributing to air pollution and climate change - is acceptable.
Let's draw the line on Shell sponsoring Cancer Research UK - sign the petition!
For more information on the event which Shell is sponsoring please read: http://www.cancerresearchuk.org/support-us/do-your-own-fundraising/bbq
To read the Cancer Research UK blog on air pollution please read:
http://scienceblog.cancerresearchuk.org/2013/10/18/the-link-between-air-pollution-and-cancer/
For more information on why Shell isn't an appropriate partner please read:
http://platformlondon.org/oil-the-arts/
http://www.greenpeace.org.uk/tags/arctic
http://www.shareaction.org/arcticshell
