AmericaSpeaks TheVoiceOfJoyce The Fossil Fuel industry is a hazard in many forms. For 125 yrs we’ve lived with Fossil Fuels and their consequences. 50 yrs ago , harms from Carbon emissions were known. President George Bush supported the purchase of large SUV’s. Now, globally their emissions are equivalent to a 6 th country. Tyre Extinguisher, an activist group is taking action. They’re deflating SUV tires in the EU, Us and New Zealand in an effort to heighten awareness to excess Carbon Emissions. Their goal, subsidize Electric vehicles and tax SUV’s. #PoliticsAffects US

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www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/feb/28/carbon-emissions-global-suv-sport-utility-vehicles-oil-climate

Cities targeted by Tyre Extinguisher groups on Monday included London, Paris, Berlin and Milan. The activists claim to have deflated more than 10,000 tyres in the past year in 17 countries, including the US and New Zealand, using lentils to jam open air valves.

A spokesperson said: “Things were quiet over the winter but we are now emerging ready for another year of lentil-based action. We act because politicians will not take even baby steps to make our streets and climate safe. We won’t stop until these polluting vehicles are history.”

The Tyre Extinguishers said they wanted “bans on SUVs in urban areas, pollution levies to tax SUVs out of existence, and massive investment in free, comprehensive public transport”.

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