Dec 25 3:11 PM

Activists wish Illinois governor a 'Merry Frackmess'

Activists deliver mock fracking rig to Illinois Governor Pat Quinn.
Rising Tide Chicago
The Stream (Al Jazeera)

A group of Illinois climate activists dressed as elves erected a mock fracking rig on the lawn of Governor Pat Quinn on December 23. The group, Rising Tide Chicago, voiced concerns about proposed hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, in the state.

Rising Tide Chicago shared pictures and video via Twitter.

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Dirty Power, Fracking

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