‘Get your dirty hands off our kids’: fossil fuel industry’s presence in schools and sports clubs sparks concern

Environmental advocates in Australia are calling for a parliamentary inquiry into fossil fuel industry sponsorships of schools and sports programs. The Greens and independent Senator David Pocock say the practice—which they term 'petro-grooming'—represents an effort to build social acceptance among young people. Resources Minister Madeleine King has defended the sponsorships, arguing it's beneficial that companies support grassroots and elite sports. According to The Guardian, an investigation has exposed the extent of the fossil fuel sector's presence across Australian educational institutions.

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