The "tire agents" let the air out of the tires of cars of the SUV type (Sports Utility Vehicle, journ.am.) with a special trick that does not damage the tire - apart from having to inflate it again.The controversial group - which has campaigned against SUVs since early September - has no plans to give up anytime soon, they tell Dagbladet.The climate activists will only speak on condition of anonymity.Dagbladet knows the identity of the activists - but has chosen to call them "Agent 1" and "Agent 2".The tire agents have carried out three campaigns so far this autumn, they claim.They estimate they have deflated the tires of 69 SUVs.- Why did you choose the name "Dekkaagentene"?- Mostly so as not to appear as moody activists, perhaps, the agents reply.They are both male students in their 20s.The two agents are inspired by the Swedish professor Andreas Malm, who has written the eco-activist book "How to blow up a pipeline".The book has gone viral following the alleged sabotage actions against the gas pipelines Nord Stream 1 and 2 in the Baltic Sea last week.- We went and discussed it (Malm's book) for several months before anything happened, says Agent 1.- He argues that the climate and environmental movement must move away from a total non-violence ideology, he points out.- The thinking that non-violence is the most effective is based on a historical misreading, says the activist, referring to the women's struggle and civil rights movements.The tire agents distinguish between damage to people and damage to property, they emphasize.- Many people think that Gandhi or Martin Luther King were the whole movement, but you also had the Black Panthers, points out Agent 1.- These radical wings contributed to the impact and they made the rest of the movement appear very moderate.For the record: Among historians there is disagreement as to whether it is correct to refer to different ideological wings and organizations as part of one movement.So far, only the two agents have carried out actions in Oslo.- Some of the point is that there should be small groups that do this themselves - and not have much contact with each other, says Agent 1.- Not so different from the logic behind independent terrorist cells?Without comparison otherwise...- The London headquarters also call it "cells", which I think has somewhat unfortunate connotations, he replies.When asked whether flat tires can pose a danger to life and health - for example if someone has to go to hospital - the agents reply that there are other transport methods than SUV use.- Now Ullevål Hageby is right around the bend from the hospital, says Agent 1 about one of the areas they have campaigned in. The agents believe that SUVs pose a greater traffic hazard than other cars.- There are ambulances, taxis and most of these (SUV owners, journ.anm.) have several cars.Putting SUVs out of play in the city also makes traffic less dangerous for cyclists, soft road users and children.- How far are you willing to go to damage property for the climate issue?- Purely in principle and ideologically, I have nothing against damaging, for example, a superyacht or a private plane.Morally, there is little to hold back on that, Agent 2 replies.The tire agents say that they deliberately target what they believe is excessive and unnecessary private consumption, which also damages the climate.- That is the main message.Consumption that is disconnected from what can be called necessary needs.Here you have cars you don't need in urban areas at all, says Agent 1 about the cars they campaign against.- Aren't you afraid of being caught?- Yes, you are a bit stressed about it.It is still a bit uncertain whether you are breaking the law, point out the agents who believe they are operating in a legal gray area as car tires can be filled up with air again.Dagbladet knows of one specific review of the "Dekkagentene's" actions.This was dismissed by the Oslo police.Dagbladet has seen the closure.- How about being caught red-handed when you're out?- I think I am much more afraid of violent, irritated private drivers than the police, says Agent 2.- Can you understand that people get angry?- We understand that very well.It's probably an unfortunate side effect, but that's not why we do it, says Agent 2.- Why not join a political party instead?Work for SUVs to become illegal?- We could have done that!We have discussed that a lot - the democracy objection - and part of the answer is that we do this on behalf of groups that do not have a voice in Norwegian democracy: Children and young people, for example.Animals and nature damaged by luxury consumption, flood victims in Pakistan.None of these have the right to vote in the Norwegian democracy or anything they should say, Agent 1 replies.- But it is legal to own an SUV...- Even if it's legal, that doesn't mean it's moral, counters Agent 2.Both agents have a certificate.They emphasize that they are not against car use per se.- Car is very practical.What we are against is the excessive luxury consumption that SUVs represent, says Agent 2.- Is it possible that what you do is counterproductive, that you only annoy people?- It is perhaps one of the things we have thought about the most, the strategic.The truth is that you never know how things will be received, says Agent 2.- How are we going to do something about this major climate problem, without anyone getting pissed off?they ask.- Are you doing this for the thrill?- We've thought about that a bit, it's probably a perfect mix of theory and practice, jokes Agent 1 with reference to classic Marxist terminology.- It is probably more an outlet for a rather intense feeling of powerlessness and apathy.It is going in the wrong direction, and you can see that the government is doing far too little, he continues.- Suppose you get a debate going, and people agree that you should be allowed to drive an SUV?- Then we can campaign more!Agent 1 replies."Ultimately, it doesn't take that much to make it so inconvenient to have an SUV in Oslo that it might not be feasible anymore," he says.- One last question: Why don't you plant trees instead?It's good for the environment - and legal?- It doesn't do anything about the core problem: At one point or another, those who engage in overconsumption must be held accountable, the Agents reply.The website you are now visiting is largely financed by advertising revenue.Based on your previous activity with us, you will receive advertisements that we think may interest you.You choose whether you want to change your settingsAller Media owns the websites Dagbladet, Sol, DinSide, KK, Se og Hør, Lommelegen, Topp and ViDagbladet is part of Aller Media, which is responsible for your data.We use the data to improve and customize our services, offers and advertisements.If you want to know more about how you can change your settings, go to privacy settings