The member of controversial climate activist group The Tyre Extinguishers told Sky News she feels 'exasperated' with drivers of the 'destructive' vehicles
A 62-year-old mother says she has deflated tyres on about 100 SUVs in the last month – and wants to recruit an"army of middle-aged women" to join her protest action.told Sky News she feels"exasperated" with drivers of the"destructive" vehicles.
The protester, who is a writer and film editor, says she is willing to spend time in jail over her cause and will only stop if the government takes action against SUVs, including banning adverts for the vehicles."The pollution they cause affects all of us, it certainly affects me."I don't want to be breaking the law. If these cars are doing so much damage, then attention needs to be drawn to it.
But despite warnings over climate change, SUV sales grew 10% between 2020 and 2021 and made up about 45% of all new vehicles sold globally last year, according to the International Energy Agency. Anna - who says she has no criminal record and has never previously taken part in direct action - says she is not scared of being arrested over her antics or going to jail."I don't feel ashamed of doing it. If it gets attention, that would be a good thing."Anna says the size of modern SUVs is"quite frightening" and she claims they are"incredibly destructive".
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