SALT LAKE CITY — A group of activists is using a unique method to call on politicians to take action against climate change.
A group of about 50 people met up at the Utah State Capitol Sunday afternoon to build hundreds of snowmen — estimated to be around 500 by "snowman spokesman" Nicholas Huey.
"They're here advocating for a carbon price because they see that as the fastest way to mitigate climate change," Huey said of the snowmen. "It just means putting a price on the pollution we put in the air."
Some of the snowmen held signs with messages such as "Snowppl 4 carbn pricng! [sic]" and "Mitt is Litt."
The group's message was directed specifically to Sen. Mitt Romney, hoping he will endorse carbon pricing. It's a concept Huey described as a "conservative answer to the Green New Deal."
"mister mitt romnee, If u price carbon we wil vote 4 u 4ever. (We r verfid constitunts) [sic]," one sign read.
Huey said they chose this unique method to represent their cause because snowmen turning into an "endangered species."
Weer utahns, born and roled heer @SenatorRomney #pricecarbonplz #ClimateCrisis #climatechange #ActOnClimate pic.twitter.com/V8ayZQNCs6
— Snwmen 4 Carbn Pricng (@PriceCarbonPlz) February 21, 2021
