"Climate Activism: Navigating Strategy Amid Art Attacks and Big Oil's Influence"
Environmental activists have staged 38 protests in museums in 2022, but their disruptive tactics, including throwing food at paintings, have led to negative public opinion and little tangible change. A study showed that these protests have alienated the public and hindered environmental efforts. The article suggests that activists should shift their focus to more effective and specific tactics, such as targeting oil company headquarters, like successful campaigns against BP and the Sackler family. It emphasizes the need for activists to listen to museum visitors and find new ways to manipulate media attention.