Queensland Museum is facing criticism for its climate change education program sponsored by Shell’s Queensland Gas Company since 2015. The museum’s Future Makers program provides free learning materials and teacher training. But the climate group Comms Declare says the materials do not mention fossil fuel burning as the main cause of climate change. "This is climate obstruction dressed up as education," said Belinda Noble, founder of Comms Declare. The worksheets explain greenhouse gases and warming but omit fossil fuels as the root cause. For example, lessons on ocean acidification do not identify fossil fuel combustion as the key reason. Students are even asked to design carbon capture systems without being told that stopping fossil fuel use is the best solution. Since 2015, Shell has given $10.25 million to the museum for programs including Future Makers. The materials have been downloaded 400,000 times, and 1,700 teachers have had free professional training. Climate scientist Lesley Hughes called Shell's involvement "appalling" because young people will bear the consequences of climate damage. Shell has faced similar criticism before for supporting science education, like at Questacon in Canberra, which ended sponsorship in 2022 after 37 years. Researcher Dr Eve Mayes warned of potential conflicts of interest when fossil fuel companies influence teaching. Comms Declare says the omission of fossil fuels harms students’ understanding of climate science. They want the museum to revise or pull the materials and cut ties with Shell. Queensland Museum defended the program saying it helps inspire future scientists and fits education curriculums, promising regular reviews of the materials. Shell Australia declined to comment.