Action in Hernals: Climate activists leave air from 94 SUV tires

Action in Hernals: Climate activists leave air from 94 SUV tires

In a remarkable incident on Thursday morning, the drivers noticed a total of 94 SUVs in Hernals that their tires were flat. The group "air emergency collective", which acts as a local representation of the international movement "Tyre Exinguisher", was responsible for this action.

This group, which has already made a name for itself in districts such as Döbling, Leopoldstadt, and Hietzing, now worked in the 17th district. On the early Thursday, November 28th, the activists left note on the windshields of the affected vehicles with the message: "Attention - their fuel eaters are fatal". This should indicate the environmental pollution that arises from large vehicles.

The reason for the action

In her explanation, the group asked the drivers not to take the campaign personally. They argued that large cars, especially SUVs, have significant negative effects on society and the environment in urban areas. In a press release, the collective expressed that the climate crisis already results in serious consequences, including devastating floods, which led to a disaster area in Austria in September and recently cost over 220 people in Spain.

Erich Groiss, technical director of the ARBÖ, pointed out the dangers associated with such actions. Driving with airless tires can not only damage the vehicle, but also affect its control and stability. It is particularly risky if the air pressure only partially escapes, as this is often not noticed immediately and can lead to dangerous moments in critical situations, such as braking or in curves.

modern cars are equipped with electronic tire pressure controls that warn drivers before they drive off. Older models, on the other hand, can show this pressure loss less quickly, which increases the risk. According to Groiss, drivers in such cases can often only notice that something is wrong that can lead to dangerous driving behavior.

previous actions of this kind in Vienna refer to a growing phenomenon that is intended to sharpen public perception on the subject of climate change and environmental protection. More information is on www.meinbezirk.at Available .