International Rescue, commonly known as Thunderbirds, has announced that they are limiting their activities due to soaring fuel costs. "Given fuel prices are hitting $120 per barrel, and that our work is on a voluntary basis, we are having to limit rescue missions by only sending one Thunderbird craft," International Rescue said in a statement.

International Rescue has worldwide fame for helping people out of situations which they, more often than not, have been stupid enough to put themselves into in the first place. Their two most famous craft, Thunderbirds 1 and 2, are used in most rescue missions and come directly from International Rescue's headquarters, of which the location is unknown.

Thunderbirds analyst Jeff Thomas said, "The announcement suggests that International Rescue are embarking on a cost-cutting exercise. I would expect that aircraft fuel efficiency will be first on the agenda."

British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown spoke of his support for the Thunderbirds, "I have shown Britain that I can manage floods and terrorist attacks. I would urge International Rescue to contact us so we can help support them, and I can take the credit." Some columnists have even suggested that the PM might make fuel duty exemption for the organisation.

However, Greenpeace campaigners hit back at International Rescue for not taking more care over their carbon emissions, "Sending two aircraft for most missions is totally unnecessary, as is constantly visiting the space station. It's about time they thought about not only saving people but also the planet."