Exploring the Energy Revolution: A New Gallery at the Science Museum Tackles Climate Change

The Science Museum has opened a new gallery called Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery, which is dedicated to exploring the ways in which climate change can be tackled. This innovative gallery showcases the past, present and future of energy and highlights the importance of limiting climate change for a sustainable future.

One of the main attractions in the gallery is a moving sculpture called Only Breath, which stretches 5m (16ft) wide when unfurled. Additionally, part of the Zero Energy Thermonuclear Assembly (ZETA), a nuclear fusion experiment from the late 1950s, is on display for the first time.

The exhibit is divided into three zones: Future Planet, which looks at computer-based models of the climate in the future; Future Energy, which explores how energy is supplied and ways to reimagine it; and Our Future, featuring creative ideas from children on how the world can meet its energy needs.

Ian Blatchford, director of the Science Museum Group, expressed his excitement about the new gallery and emphasized its importance in sparking conversations about sustainable energy use. He praised the collaborative efforts of curators, artists and others involved in bringing it to fruition. Visitors can immerse themselves in the world of renewable energy through interactive displays and thought-provoking exhibits that aim to inspire individuals to consider their energy consumption and make changes to support a more sustainable future.