Minneapolis mayor worried about the carbon footprint of the #4thPrecinctShutDown protest?

This is hilarious.

As global warming strikes Minneapolis, Minn., the individuals at the #4thPrecinctShutDown protest over the officer-involved shooting of Jamar Clark on November 15 have taken to setting giant campfires to stay warm:

Making new friends around the fire at #4thPrecinctShutDown <3 pic.twitter.com/mewaducSCr

— t (@ung0vernable) November 26, 2015

@killstreakmpls spitting hot fire off the dome out here at the #4thPrecinctShutDown pic.twitter.com/EFfNl96yHK

— DavidGilbertPederson (@NotoriousDGP) November 29, 2015

Makes sense.

But apparently it’s these campfires and their affect on the environment that has prompted Minneapolis Mayor Betsy Hodges to finally attempt to restore order to the area and kick the protesters out of the 4th precinct. Here’s an excerpt from an open letter she posted to “end to the occupation of the 4th precinct”:

It doesn’t look like the protesters are listening as there’s a call for more firewood tonight:

https://twitter.com/micamaryjane/status/671693705183518722

Protesters are running out of firewood! Can you help? #4thPrecinctShutDown #BlackLivesMatter #Justice4Jamar Do what matters!

— Christin Berger (@ChristinBerger) December 1, 2015

Bring firewood, coffee, snacks, etc to #4thPrecinctShutdown Help protesters get through the long, cold night! #BlackLivesMatter

— Christin Berger (@ChristinBerger) December 1, 2015

Why do they hate the planet?

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