Meaning of fracktivist | Babel Free

Definitions

An activist who opposes fracking.

Examples

“The industry objects to this misuse of the term and has adopted the spelling "frac" (without the k) to distinguish themselves from shale gas opponents, many of whom proudly self-identify as "fracktivists.””

“According to recent research, the emotional shock tactics used by fracktivists allied with other social movements have helped them dampen, albeit temporarily, hopes for the safety of fracturing gas or oil, with an overemphasis on the alleged risks of hydraulic fracturing.”

“A little over two years before she stood in front of the U.S. Capitol unveiling the Green New Deal, AOC was a "fracktivist” who saw a connection between Standing Rock and her own underserved, majority-minority home-town.”

“Our fracktivist comrades brought the panel discussion to a halt when David pulled out his banner and began shouting at Houser and Frackenlooper, “YOU GUYS ARE LIARS, FRACKING CANNOT BE MADE SAFE, AND I HOLD YOU PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR POISONING AMERICA!!"”

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